How to Use ball in a Sentence

ball

noun
  • The ball was made of iron and wood, and weighed over 700 pounds.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • When the Bearcats got the ball, the Longhorns needed to foul to get the ball back.
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The ball sailed into the air and Peña grabbed it to make a nifty catch.
    Kristie Rieken, oregonlive, 9 July 2023
  • Prior to 2023, though, Brooks didn’t see much of the ball.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Three runs by Williams and two by Ronnie Rivers moved the ball to the Colts’ 22-yard line.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023
  • The Packers may be elite on the defensive side of the ball in 2024.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Twist the plastic wrap to help shape the cheese into a ball, then seal.
    Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Conner got to the ball early in the scramble and had a chance to fall on it.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t dog it after a ball or fail to hustle on and off the field.
    Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • Eggs and water: For adhering the panko crust to the balls.
    Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Imagine playing a round of golf with one ball — lose it and the game is over.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2023
  • When Tatis caught the ball, Ohtani didn’t retag the bag on his way back to first base and was ruled out.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The ball is now in Congress’ court to approve the new funding.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Scoop the leftovers into balls and fry them to make fun, crispy bites.
    Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The first half was a slog, with neither team able to create much with the ball at its feet.
    oregonlive, 24 June 2023
  • That placed the ball back in the three-judge panel’s court, where the state raised a new argument.
    Matt Ford, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2023
  • And Francesco Molinari dunked a ball in 2019 to give Tiger Woods an opening.
    Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024
  • While others are focused on the ball, the two boys are focused on Tashi.
    Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
  • He got kicked off the tennis team for folding the tennis balls.
    Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
  • As the ball landed in the gap, Glasnow turned and growled in frustration.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Take turns rolling a tennis ball to knock them over—just like makeshift bowling.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Irons followed lining a ball off the pitchers foot and into left field to score two more and up the lead to 5-0.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Check out balls, push-and-pull toys, or ride-on toys when shopping for infants.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The first 10 picks of this draft have been players on the offensive side of the ball, five of them quarterbacks.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The ball landed 15 feet short of the pin but took a friendly roll into the hole for his first career hole-in-one.
    Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 23 June 2023
  • The use of a fullback who carries the ball 15 to 20 times a game, especially.
    Aaron Heisen, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Herbert decided to tuck the ball and run, and Tillery was headed right for him.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2023
  • This year will mark Hemsworth’s first time at the ball, with the three other co-chairs having attended in the past.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 15 Feb. 2024
  • With the Wave trying to run out the clock, Stoney booted the ball down the sideline and, smiling, tried to play it off to the referee.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Ryan Mountcastle hit a screaming line drive right at Loftin on first; the ball popped out of Loftin’s glove and a run scored.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024

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