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The following 9 entries include the term the ball.
carry the ball
phrase: to perform or assume the chief role : bear the major portion of work or responsibility
drop the ball
phrase: to make a mistake especially by failing to take timely, effective, or proper action
on the ball
phraseget/set/start the ball rolling
phrase: to begin an activity or process
keep one's eye on the ball
phrase: to continue thinking about or giving attention to something important : to stay focused
keep the ball rolling
phrase: to cause an activity or process to continue
the ball is in one's court
phrase: burdened with expectations or requirements for something
the belle of the ball
noun phrase: the most beautiful and popular woman at a dance, party, etc.
touch the ball down
phrase: to score by putting the ball on the ground behind an opponent's goal line
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