balls

Example Sentences

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As a kicker, “Melania” observes its central couple politely nodding goodnight after they come home from three inauguration balls, making it clear that the couple prefers separate bedrooms.

From Los Angeles Times

The duels I spoke about earlier were a big part of that - suddenly the Spurs players were anticipating second balls and winning knockdowns, and winning possession high up the pitch.

From BBC

With 38 runs off 33 balls required, Banton played with calculated aggression en route to 54 not out off 33 balls to put England on the brink of victory.

From BBC

Shadab Khan ignited the innings with a blistering 46 off just 19 balls, hammering five sixes and two fours as he added 57 from 28 deliveries with Azam.

From Barron's

Hetmyer followed up top scores of 48 and 75 in the first two matches by hitting six sixes and a four off 22 balls in another impressive innings.

From Barron's