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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 celebration occurred just over five minutes into the ball game.
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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
Remember last summer when Perez crashed a neighborhood Wiffle ball game and that story went viral?
And just last week, Perez recorded a TikTok video with his daughter.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
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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
Remember last summer when Perez crashed a neighborhood Wiffle ball game and that story went viral?
And just last week, Perez recorded a TikTok video with his daughter.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ball game
Noun
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This is also a historic rivalry, so that's why so many people are tuning in.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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How can the club improve its image around the world, where international fans are less concerned with local rivalries?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The Google spokesman confirmed that situations where attackers both compromise an account and change passwords etc to prevent the real owner from logging in do happen.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Fires and recovery Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Recently, a German court quietly ended a landmark legal battle that had spanned nearly a decade.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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In February 2023, the Suns traded Bridges to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a deal for Kevin Durant.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 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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Goldberg emphasized the struggle to balance his warrior mentality with his body's current limitations, especially during Muay Thai training.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Inadequate: 12 to 20 ng/mL Adequate: 20 to 50 ng/mL Blood tests enable you to check your vitamin D status and adjust your routine accordingly, whether that includes adding or changing a supplement dosage.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The Diamond League was the premier series of competition in the sport for a long time and still holds that title due to its longevity and structure.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Few trans athletes have reached elite levels of sports competition and even fewer have taken home top prizes, but their limited success has fueled the growing movement to ban them from participating on teams consistent with their gender identity.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Golden combines these elements with emotionally complex background stories and rich lore.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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