inning

[in-ing] / ˈɪn ɪŋ /

NOUN

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

round shot stint stretch

STRONG

accomplishment act action bit bout crack deed favor fling gesture go hitch move period routine say service shift spell succession time tour trick try watch

WEAK

go around

Antonyms

STRONG

cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stagnation stoppage

Example Sentences

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Those usual characteristics of the Brisbane pitch, namely pace and bounce, should suit England's battery of pace bowlers, as they did in the first innings in Perth before things took a ghastly turn.

From BBC

Batting collapses cost England dear as the tourists lost five wickets for 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second.

From Barron's

England dismissed Australia for 132 in the first innings, but struggled to back up their collective pace in the second as the hosts raced to their victory target of 205 in 28.2 overs.

From BBC

From seven home innings he averages 72.57 while over 10 innings in the West Indies the figure is an impressive 51.33.

From Barron's

But England's speeds dropped on day two, as Australia raced to an eight-wicket victory in their second innings.

From BBC