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
Indeed, according to AccuWeather, several days with temperatures of 10-20 degrees below the historical average could put a bit of a strain on ball games, bike rides, golf rounds and outdoor activities in general.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
The celebration occurred just over five minutes into the ball game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Huskies kept their foot on the pedal, though, getting out on a 18-6 run to open up the quarter, effectively icing the ball game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
The celebration occurred just over five minutes into the ball game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Huskies kept their foot on the pedal, though, getting out on a 18-6 run to open up the quarter, effectively icing the ball game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
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Rivals follows the rivalry between an old money MP, Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), who clash over control of a fictional independent TV station in the 1980s.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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According to a report from TMZ Sports, the on-screen rivalry has become deeply personal.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Still, in the case of a prolonged period of $100 per barrel oil, which many think could be achieved if the Middle East situation worsens significantly, a GDP loss of 0.5% is quite likely.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel, whose firm WME represents Parker and Stone, defended Paramount and Skydance’s handling of the situation on Friday by phone.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The two journalists paid tribute to the late MTV VJ, who died Wednesday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, during a CNN segment on Thursday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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Wysong’s opinion positions the city for a potential battle with the state, as the governor has also taken interest in the matter.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The rally in healthcare has been driven by cross-border deals, positive drug approvals, and broad policy support.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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At the beginning of the year, WWD reported that Medik8 was exploring deal options.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Spade's death on June 5, 2018, stunned the fashion world, highlighting the silent struggles behind one of the industry's biggest names and, along with the death of Anthony Bourdain three days later, sparked a broader conversation about mental health amidst fame and success.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The district developed some new policies after discovering COVID created not only bad habits but major struggles for families, including housing, employment and mental health, said Keith Oswald, chief of equity and wellness.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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And now, as Indiana prepares for the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, with Clark and White’s statuses both uncertain, the task will remain the same.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Both vodkas have consistently earned medals in international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Many prominent advocates for excluding transgender girls from sports praised Dhillon’s actions last week as a bold move to protect cisgender girls from unfair competition.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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There are honestly a number of pretty good performances this season (Ivanek is consistently entertaining) but they’re all dragged down by a terrible script and a story that keeps going nowhere fast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Release date: Friday, June 20 Cast: Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace Director-screenwriter: Charles Williams 1 hour 43 minutes Inside is not the usual story of damnation or redemption, of the unbreakable cycles of crime or even the virtues of rehabilitation, like Sing Sing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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