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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
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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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for ball game
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
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The story being told has centered around the Aerial Assassin, but could AEW shock everyone by taking the rivalry in a different direction?
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The biggest rivalry in the WNBA delivered.
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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After several years as an orphan, Pumphrey died in a South Caroline pine forest on August 16, 1780, in what was one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War.
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Aegon was severely injured by Aemond and Vhagar in that battle.
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In April, Anthropic was also hiring for a data center deal sourcing role in the country.
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Looking to shop more Prime Day deals?
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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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The status of the vital shipping route will be on the agenda of talks due to between the two parties in Switzerland later today.
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To that point, human history was a tale of conquest and caste and rigid hierarchies, a world where the strong dominated the weak, where power and wealth and status flowed through lineage and the many were ruled by the few.
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Measles has spread as a result of travel to international sports competitions before.
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Their visit coincides with an event marking one year to the start of the Invictus Games, the biennial sporting competition Harry founded more than a decade ago.
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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