1
as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
I'm still in this ball game, so don't count me out yet
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Recent Examples of ball game
As per tradition, the father is executed after their child's birth, so Maul never had a chance to play catch or go to a ball game with his dad.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
The family whiffle ball game set with the backdrop of a mini Fenway Park.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
Set the scene Arriving here at golden hour, past a paddock of horses and a wildflower field in which children are playing ball games, feels impossibly idyllic.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The two fans each have enough battery life to last through outdoor activities like ball games and day trips to Disney, or to keep you cool during a long car ride or a medium-length flight.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ball game
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
The family whiffle ball game set with the backdrop of a mini Fenway Park.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
Set the scene Arriving here at golden hour, past a paddock of horses and a wildflower field in which children are playing ball games, feels impossibly idyllic.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The two fans each have enough battery life to last through outdoor activities like ball games and day trips to Disney, or to keep you cool during a long car ride or a medium-length flight.
—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
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In his first chance to pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his still-new Padres uniform Friday night, Buehler was a star in this NL West rivalry once again.
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The other final will see Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay renew their rivalry from Forbidden Door 2024, this time with an AEW World Championship match at Wembley Stadium on the line.
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The situation has grown bleaker in the last decade and a half as commercial pressures have ramped up and media consolidation and digital shortsightedness have obliterated arts coverage.
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That amount of splitting will surely present those three host nations with similar situations to the one Canada is facing now.
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Riff argued the issue to halt the payout was not a legal battle but rather a political one.
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While the first half of the match was full of battles and speed runs from one goal to another, the players seem to be taking a more methodical pace after returning from the locker room.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
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Thomas, 25, has seen limited playing time this season due to some offensive struggles.
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Carvalho’s struggles included a three-day strike in March 2023.
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Her status remains uncertain, and reporters in attendance Monday were told not to inquire further about Watkins’ recovery timeline.
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One flight attendant was able to fit enough clothes for a seven-day trip in the Hanke 14-inch Underseat Carry-on, proving its status as a tiny-but-mighty travel bag made to last for years.
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The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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