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
The Falcons led the ball game 7-0 at the time of McCormick's injury.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
With runners on first and second base, and the MVP frontrunner standing on-deck with no outs in a two-run ball game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called for Miguel Rojas to attempt a bunt on his first pitch at the plate.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
However, after quickly stumbling upon the realization that small-town church life is an entirely different ball game, Corey slowly accepts that the path to spiritual leadership might just be funnier and more profound than any sermon could ever teach.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
The first step was my self-tape, and that was pretty word-for-word the ball game scene that’s in [the first episode].
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
With runners on first and second base, and the MVP frontrunner standing on-deck with no outs in a two-run ball game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called for Miguel Rojas to attempt a bunt on his first pitch at the plate.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
However, after quickly stumbling upon the realization that small-town church life is an entirely different ball game, Corey slowly accepts that the path to spiritual leadership might just be funnier and more profound than any sermon could ever teach.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
The first step was my self-tape, and that was pretty word-for-word the ball game scene that’s in [the first episode].
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are off the injury report for this game, giving themselves the green light for this rivalry game.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even today, gangsta and drill rappers make headlines right here in Chicago when their music explodes into rivalries and retaliatory murders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the first time in who knows how long, Kanye West is actually trying to wriggle his way out of an explosive, contentious situation.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, to be able to do something that's never been done, solve difficult problems or choose a solution that best fits your company's situation.—
Arie Abramovici,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As a digital balloting closed earlier Sunday, Carney received the overwhelming majority of the 150,000 members of the Liberal Party than any other contender in the short leadership battle.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Whoever challenges for the Democrat nomination will have half an eye on the national battle, where the economy, security and national pride are likely to outweigh liberal issues.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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That day, Roberts praised what Counsell’s deal would mean for the market for managers throughout the sport.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Historically, these deals wouldn’t warrant that level of financial scrutiny, yet more buyers are insisting on them.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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What To Know The pope has faced ongoing health struggles which have sparked speculation about decisions by the Catholic Church on the upcoming Easter celebrations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kansas has to do a good job communicating on ball screens — a struggle at various points this season — and force Texas Tech to take tough shots.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Texas Department of State Health Services updated its website with the new numbers Tuesday afternoon and said the majority of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those whose vaccination status is unknown, with 80 unvaccinated and 74 of unknown status.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But competition in the car industry was also a factor.—
Neha Hegde,Christine Tan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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As for his on-screen romance, though, the actor teased to TV Insider in October 2024 that there is more competition to come.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But while McKinley’s story may provide insight into Trump’s expansive presidential ambitions, the Ohioan and his era also illustrate vast differences between McKinley’s time and our own.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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