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Examples of long ball in a Sentence
a pitcher who has given up a lot of long balls
Recent Examples on the Web
In the second, Keirsey hit a three-run homer, his seventh long ball of the season.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2024
Advertisement Ohtani also singled in the third inning and singled in the sixth ahead of Hernández’s two-run homer to right field, his eighth long ball of the season giving the Dodgers a 4-0 lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Ohtani went without a long ball in his first eight games, but has his 10 in the last 27 contests.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 5 May 2024
The second came on a long ball over the top, which Chawinga brought down and drove in on goal, chipping Bay FC goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx, who was well outside the box.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
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“Long ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20ball. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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