- present tense form of ball (3rd person singular).
balls
Example Sentences
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Smith batted sensibly for his 44 off 88 balls but his wicket left Bangladesh confident of victory as they roared in triumph on the Marrara Oval pitch.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In “Over/Under,” he argues that betting, which has been pervasive for as long as Americans have obsessed over balls and strikes, is a primary reason why sports became popular in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
World Rugby held a trial for the smaller balls with female players on the top-tier Sevens circuit in November.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
His exact timeline to return is in flux, but Klein is scheduled to start throwing weighted plyo balls this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
I also had to change all their boots and clean the ice balls from their ears and eyes.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
