- a variation of ballup.
balls-up
Britishnoun
verb
Example Sentences
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In possession, it has also worked by giving Erling Haaland nearby team-mates to play passes into, following long balls up to him - allowing City to create counter-attacks of their own.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
Eventually Stewart balls up his notes and tosses them over his shoulder.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023
“We left too many balls up to a team that hits the high fastball,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said.
From Washington Times • May 27, 2023
They played balls up the flanks, sending left back Nouhou high up the field as well as right back Alex Roldan.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2022
Finnick balls up his rope in his hand.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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