ball game

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Recent Examples of ball game 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 Commuter Boat non-work trip: Heading to Boston for dining, a museum day, a ball game or something else? Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025 The data here is pretty clear: More than 6 million people tuned in to watch a great Knicks-Celtics ball game. Harry Enten, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 The goal then, is not too dissimilar from what the architects of baseball’s modern rules had in mind: The same beloved ball game, just a little bit snappier. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ball game
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Noun
  • McIntyre believes their rivalry was proof that personal tension can enhance storytelling.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • The rivalry between Ingebrigtsen and Kerr has spilled into a war of words in recent years, roughly dating back to when the former claimed to have been under the weather during the 2023 world championships.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Just before halftime, Garcia dispossessed a Charlotte defender high up the field to create a three-on-two situation.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • That same month, Adams withdrew his candidacy for the Democratic primary, saying the legal battle had prevented him from effectively campaigning.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
  • After a competitive bidding battle, Amazon MGM Studios has landed the package for a live-action movie revolving around the Bratz doll line with Kim Kardashian and Picturestart on board to produce.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • These Spanx deals won’t last long, so now’s the time to refresh your summer wardrobe with flattering, lightweight staples.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 22 June 2025
  • The 18-year-old joins from BSC YB Frauen on a four-year deal to become the Women’s Super League (WSL) club’s second signing of the summer.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Even the quiet, eyebrow-raising final moments, which suggest that the struggle for economic justice and equality might be utterly pointless, feel less like a philosophy and more like a real-life capitalist desire for more, more, more.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda's struggles continue as he gets eliminated once again during Q1 at the Austrian Grand Prix.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Investments made today in rooting out bad actors and questionable business practices will always pay dividends for big companies – regardless of the status of any single regulatory proposal.
    Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Cal Fire status update Situation Summary Crews continue to strengthen containment lines and monitor for any remaining hotspots.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Since then, Michigan’s vintages have raked in scores of awards at international competitions, including 66 medals at the 2024 Texsom International Wine Competition.
    Alexandra Gillespie, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
  • Crystal Palace’s eligibility for that international competition had been complicated by the fact that Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings Group also has a majority stake in the French club Lyon.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • However, Walters' incredible career is only part of her story.
    Sean Keane, ABC News, 23 June 2025
  • Drinks with a story The illustrated cocktail menu is a journey in itself, presented like a mini storybook through greater New York City.
    Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025

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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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