volley
Example Sentences
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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
Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 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
A double fault at deuce when 5-3 down gave King a third match point - and Riggs sent a volley into the net to confirm her victory.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
The phrase volley of abuse, for example, uses the image of a fusillade of bullets to describe an outpouring of anger.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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