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spinner

[spin-er] / ˈspɪn ər /
NOUN
gyro
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For the home cooks: OXO is best known for revolutionizing the salad spinner, but it has also redesigned the garlic press, the can opener, the vegetable peeler … the list goes on.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

Bouchier, who made 45 off 31 balls, inexplicably ran Dunkley out for 20 before also carelessly being caught off a short ball from spinner Kia McCartney.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

They may not have a frontline spinner but Robinson, who conceded runs at just 1.29 per over across the Lord's Test, can effectively do the holding job of a slow bowler if needed.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

By picking him, England prioritised having four pace bowling options over a frontline spinner, with Lawrence backed to provided the overs of slow bowling if needed.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

He looks sadly at his son with the spinner and Charlie smiles and holds it up to show him how pretty it is when it goes around and around.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

"They asked if we would bowl our spinners to finish the game," added Alleyne.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

While there was some turn for England's spinners on the first day, the pitch appeared easier for batting after a day basked in the London heat which makes Sciver-Brunt's decision to bowl first more questionable.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

She took on Ecclestone effectively down the ground, with England's spinners unable to extract as much turn from the surface to put doubt in the batters' minds.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

England will have to decide between spinners Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir, while McCullum suggested the switch between Stokes and Smith is likely.

From BBC May 29, 2026

“However, we know the rats have taken many spinners prisoner. Perhaps we can free a few and persuade them to accompany us. I have often had good results with spinners.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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