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Substitute Ella Toone had volleyed in Manchester United team-mate Alessia Russo's flick-on to cancel out Esther Gonzalez's opener, setting up a nervous ending in stoppage time.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2022

Sadio Mane scored only goal in the first half after Trent Alexander-Arnold had volleyed the ball into his path.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2022

While he had volleyed through his eight Wimbledon titles less than in his landmark win over Pete Sampras in the Wimbledon fourth round of 2001 — 98 net points!

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2019

At the other end Samaras had volleyed wide prior to McGinn's attempt and Brown should have rounded off a flowing move by Commons, who skinned Anderson on the right wing, but the skipper shot wide.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2013

"Ha—ay, man, Gourlay has got new rones!" buzzed the visitor; and then their eyes, diminished in mirth, twinkled at each other from out their ruddy wrinkles, as if wit had volleyed between them.

From The House with the Green Shutters by Brown, George Douglas