spinner

Example Sentences

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In choosing their group to take on the stiff challenge of the Black Caps at Lord's, England will have to make decisions over their opening pair, spinner and pace bowlers.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Modern versions of retro staples like a portable cassette player and a vinyl display cabinet hit the perfect note for a passionate spinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

They picked batter Jacob Bethell before he had scored a professional century and spinner Shoaib Bashir in 2024 after he had played just six first-class matches.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

England's early exit from the Women's T20 World Cup just under 18 months ago prompted former spinner Alex Hartley to say some players were "letting the team down" in terms of fitness.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I brought the boat up to the stone pier and the barman pulled in the line, coiling it on the bottom of the boat and hooking the spinner on the edge of the gunwale.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway