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spinner

[spin-er] / ˈspɪn ər /
NOUN
gyro
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For the home cooks: OXO is best known for revolutionizing the salad spinner, but it has also redesigned the garlic press, the can opener, the vegetable peeler … the list goes on.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

They may not have a frontline spinner but Robinson, who conceded runs at just 1.29 per over across the Lord's Test, can effectively do the holding job of a slow bowler if needed.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

England's current balance - with Lawrence picked over a frontline spinner - appears suited to home conditions, and could also work in South Africa and Australia where England play this winter.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Clearly, there will be times when England need a frontline spinner, but there is no consistently Test-class spinner in the country right now.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

But before I could respond to it, the spinner ground his metal heel into the stone, and sparks flew into the air.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

With spinners dominating the T20 World Cup earlier this summer, the likes of Filer and Issy Wong were sidelined, but both have stepped up admirably.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

There is a reasonable argument to suggest Dawson's presence gave England too many spinners in their XI.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

She took on Ecclestone effectively down the ground, with England's spinners unable to extract as much turn from the surface to put doubt in the batters' minds.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Jess Kerr ensured that batting nadir was avoided before she was snared by Issy Wong, but in truth it was England's spinners who appear key for what is to come later this summer.

From BBC May 25, 2026

“This attack on the spinners does not bode well for your father.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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