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
Japan is particularly appealing due to its infatuation with the bat and ball game of baseball, its No.1 sport that has some characteristics similar to cricket.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Take me out to the ball game, go for a run and practice yoga this week.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Those are the kind of ball games that winning teams have to be in.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Take me out to the ball game, go for a run and practice yoga this week.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Those are the kind of ball games that winning teams have to be in.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basket ball game at Chase Center on May 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
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The plaintiffs in the lawsuit alleged Amazon didn't consider the Falcon 9 due to an intense and personal rivalry between Bezos and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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However, the trade rivalry between the U.S. and China has been weighing heavily on the industry.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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At the time, Armstrong acknowledged the situation in a statement that didn't mention Masterson by name.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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There was a long legal battle, that went on for years.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 July 2025
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Ahead of his visit to Republican stronghold South Carolina, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna spoke with Newsweek on the battle plan for Democrats to compete in pro-Trump districts in next year's midterms.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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By the end of the original 10-year deal, MLS rights may very well be worth at least what Apple paid for them – especially as sports increasingly dominate live TV.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Javier Hernandez, executive director of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, told The Associated Press that agents eventually arrested the Honduran man following the struggle inside the clinic that was captured on video.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Franklin might be the most recent honoree (beating out Curt Cignetti), but the Penn State coach’s struggles with self-editing are not specific to his dealings with Notre Dame.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Our conclusion is based on a thorough analysis comparing Block’s current valuation with its operational performance in recent years, alongside its present and historical financial status.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Not all users will see the same options in the Gemini app or Google app, as settings can differ based on device model, region, or update status.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Stage 32 is launching a Global Screenwriting Contest Hub, bringing together dozens of writing competitions from around the world into one place including Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying contests.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Despite the efforts, LG is contending with intensifying competition in Korea’s AI race, which has yet to see a clear winner.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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