30-30
Americannoun
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a rifle using a cartridge approximately .30 inch in diameter, originally having a powder charge of 30 grains but now of various charges.
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the cartridge itself.
Example Sentences
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Serving for the championship, she did not blink when Sabalenka closed to 30-30, blocking out the pressure impressively and producing two huge serves to clinch victory.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Allen then responded to nervelessly maneuver the Bills into field goal range, moving the ball 41 yards to give Prater a 50-yard kick to tie the game at 30-30.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
From that point Boulter showed tremendous fight to claw back the deficit, but the 28-year-old was then mortified to put a volley into the net at 30-30 in the ninth game.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024
Yes, he’s been great offensively, joining the 30-30 club, only the third shortstop to do it for five seasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024
It was not loud enough for a 30-30.
From The Fighting Shepherdess by Lockhart, Caroline
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