Example Sentences

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Not far from the country music playground of downtown Nashville, Armstrong loads his pick-up truck with footballs and sets off for the melting-pot neighbourhood of Antioch.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Ollie: I would just find footballs around and I'd have a collection of different ones.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Compared to the world-class athletes and physical specimens who catch footballs for a living, the Seattle wideout isn’t especially brawny, tall, or speedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Dozens of candles and flowers were placed on the steps, along with small footballs decorated with hearts.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Bikes and skateboards and footballs and sneakers were scattered from the front door to the road.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor