- present tense form of ball (3rd person singular).
balls
Example Sentences
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A DJ performed from a podium adorned with pink disco balls, brands gave away protein drinks and powders and people competed in a pull-up-bar-hanging competition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
He'd throw balls and I'd have to try to hit it to a certain place: that corner, then that corner.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Also, Betts’ HardHit% this season — measuring the rate of hard-hit balls — of 38.8%, nearly a 3% increase from last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
Lucy was tied to a post to keep her from chasing the balls, but she wagged her tail when the boys came over.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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