play ball

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Synonyms of play ballnext
: cooperate

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Joining some teenagers playing ball at a court off Backus Lane, Sandler stayed for a quick game and then posed for pictures with the group. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Other nearby governments already have gotten the message to play ball. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Again, the promise of the federal housing bill is dependent on local governments’ willingness to play ball. — Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 29 June 2026

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“Play ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20ball. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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