balls

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Before this season, savvy pitchers with expert command and dazzling spin had been able to dupe human umps into calling strikes on balls just off the plate, a time-honored tradition that had existed for generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

This fearless update takes its inspiration from the Harlem drag balls that provided a showcase for LGBTQ+ fabulosity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

John's cue ball was pretty loose for him and Shaun missed too many easy balls.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The truth is that besides launching majestic fly balls that soar into the deepest regions of the outfield stands, Murakami doesn’t do much else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Inside the stainless-steel pot, blue corn powder was amassing into tiny balls that grew into dense lumps.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith