- present tense form of ball (3rd person singular).
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
He clubbed 30 from 20 balls before being caught at mid-wicket.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
I hoped she’d gotten all gutter balls at the party.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
