bats
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bats
Example Sentences
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Concerns have been raised over the cost of two houses being built for bats next to junction 10 of the M5.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
That was supposed to be the U.S.—until more than a billion dollars’ worth of bats went oddly quiet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez stifled the USA bats led by New York Yankees home run king Aaron Judge.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Paul Skenes versus a lineup so deep Julio Rodriguez bats seventh?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
The bats in his chest were going nuts.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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