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game-ball

British  

adjective

  1. (of a person) in perfect health

  2. (of an arrangement, plan, etc) excellent

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Scott was recognized by teammates in the locker room as a game-ball recipient.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

In the locker room afterward, Allen presented Rivera with a game-ball — usually handed out to players.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2021

The game-ball gift touched Bowie so much that he even gave the star running back a Twitter shout-out, which, of course, is the highest honor a young person can bestow upon another these days.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2014

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