spinner

Example Sentences

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This year marks 10 years since spinner Sophie Ecclestone's England debut, and yet she is only 27.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But after Dunkley whacked spinner Nensi Patel to mid-off in the fourth over, England stalled and nobody was able to match Devine's proactive approach and fearless power-hitting.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Jack Leach remains probably the most reliable spinner in the country, while leg-spinner Mason Crane is bowling well for Glamorgan eight years after he won his only England cap.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He has hovered on the fringe of the England team since, with none of his five caps coming at home or as the sole spinner.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“Find a little extra gold and I’ll have Opal show you how to spin. She is a fine spinner, but I’ve known some who possess a more … natural talent.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff