mound

Example Sentences

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The former broker said ants could also be harvested by gently disturbing the mound and collecting them as they tried to escape.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The South Americans took the lead in the top of the third as US starter Nolan McLean struggled for command from the mound.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Yamamoto is scheduled to make one more Cactus League start, against the Padres on Friday, before taking the Dodger Stadium mound next Thursday when the Diamondbacks come to town.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Two hours before Thursday night’s Cactus League game, Snell threw off the mound in front of a group of reporters and fans at Camelback Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Sam scowled and drove his spoon around his plate, pushing a trail through some peas into a mound of squash.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry