volley
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Williams' first touch of the ball came on the next point when she dumped a volley into the net.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Cobolli could not serve the fourth set out at 5-4 up and blew his first set point in the tie-break by framing a simple forehand volley, but recovered to force a decider.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
—Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors mulled developments around peace talks in the Middle East alongside a volley of AI-related announcements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
If Tielemans' volley - rounding off a short corner routine - gave them the platform then Buendia's curler into the top corner put one hand on the trophy.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
My eyes volley between her and the princess, who squirms and fusses with the ruffles of her dress.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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