ball game

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Recent Examples of ball game The annual holiday celebrating all things dad is a great day to spend barbecuing, going to a ball game or just hanging out on the couch with the old man, binge-watching a show that has his very same vibes. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 14 June 2025 He might not be acquired to be a closer, but a team like the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox could use another righty to slot in during the seventh or eighth inning of close ball games. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for ball game
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
  • Trump's hardline trade stance, however, risks straining the delicate U.S.-India defense relationship, which has blossomed in recent years in a sign of India's geostrategic importance to the United States amid its rivalry with China.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
  • Due to their ensuing real-life and fictional rivalry to reach the top of the WWE pinnacle, there was still some bad blood between Punk and Triple H as the latter moved into an executive position.
    Skyler Trepel, People.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Estate planning: Consult with a tax professional to review and update your estate plan to align with your current financial situation and goals.
    Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • This situation with Mubi has been giving Huang déjà vu.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There is a battle shaping up for the fourth safety spot between Jefferson, rookie RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
  • Some have been centered around critical positional battles while others have been about player holdouts turning into player hold-ins.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • After months of tense negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have reached a trade deal that will set a 15% U.S. tariff on most goods imported from the 27 EU member states.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 July 2025
  • Ellison’s deal proposal called for a merger of Skydance and Paramount that would enable a massive $2 billion in cost savings.
    David Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • More struggles result in prosperity Another fight would also call for Jones' leadership in action.
    Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
  • As the citizens of the state struggle to seize power back from an autocratic government, the story centers on Jamil, a war zone courier/smuggler, and Zora, a young leader in the Mulholland Resistance, who attempt to escape Occupied Los Angeles, a city under martial law.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2025
  • The Bottom Line: Zayas vs. Garcia Zayas' potential ascent to championship status is happening in the right fight.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • The annual festival features multiple bock beers from local craft breweries, a sausage cooking competition, live music, from local musicians, local vendors, and the highlight of the day, multiple heats of racing goat.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
  • Naomi Kawase’s latest feature, Yakushima’s Illusion, starring Vicky Krieps, has been added to this year’s international competition at Locarno.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Little Dream's cake also featured some butterfly detailing, as seen on Khloé's story.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025
  • 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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