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

The Georgia winger, just on as a substitute on his return from an ankle injury, bagged PSG's fourth with a sublime volley from Dembele's looping pass.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The Malian goalkeeper made another outstanding save during seven minutes of added time by pushing away a Lamine Camara volley.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 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

A volley of blows sounded on my iron door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom