ball turning
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The physical pounding of Arizona's big men took a toll and Utah struggled to take care of the ball, turning it over 20 times.
From Fox News • Jan. 16, 2022
For the second straight game, the Lakers’ new point guard struggled to protect the ball, turning it over nine times two nights after he turned it over six times when he and James debuted.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021
But the All-Star guard also was shaky with the ball, turning it over nine times.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2020
The Suns had a strong first quarter and led 27-25, but they shot poorly the rest of the game and were sloppy with the ball, turning it over 22 times and shooting 37 percent.
From Washington Times • Mar. 26, 2016
The ball, turning end over end, carried almost exactly to the place Judd was standing.
From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow
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