volley
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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
Dujon Sterling's deflected volley had Rangers in front and their overall performance merited such a lead.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
It didn’t take very long for investors to react to this latest volley, with all three major U.S. stock indexes extending their declines on Monday.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
The pick of the goals was Yamal's strike, an impressive volley from Olmo's cross to secure Barca's triumph.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
And then, because, let’s face it, I’m basically an Olympic god when it comes to sports, I manage to volley the ball right into your face.”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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