bats

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Franklin 17, Huntington Park 5: The Panthers, seeded No. 14, used their bats to become Division IV champions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Capsey, who usually bats at number three, was opening for the first time for England in this format but stepped up seamlessly as Wyatt-Hodge awaits the birth of her child.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Scientists believe African fruit bats may be the source of the viruses that cause Ebola, according to the CDC.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ebola, believed to have originated in bats, can cause severe bleeding and organ failure.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“You ever notice all those bats in the holler, the ones that come out at dusk?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech