balled up

Example Sentences

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It was defiance and euphoria and adrenaline just balled up into this big massive gig.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

Workers balled up bread for bait and threw lines over the side of the platform.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

And on the desk, near the room phone and a stamped envelope, a letter is balled up.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Miss Debra used to say Bud was meant for boxing, that he came out of the womb with his fists balled up ready for a fight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2023

Diego balled up his napkin and tossed it onto his empty plate.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson