balls

Example Sentences

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"We are calling balls and strikes as best we can."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The problem was most of those balls were on the ground, resulting in lots of routine outs instead of balls soaring toward the bleachers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

"There are many things one would like to say or ask for, like life itself. But well, I'd appreciate help with sports equipment," he said, citing a need for balls, vests, cones and football boots.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

On the rapidly deteriorating pitch, Mitchell was hit on the helmet, body or hands 13 times, yet dogged it out for an unbeaten 100 from 241 balls.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

She juggled for a few minutes, sending the balls flying high and low.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon