Example Sentences

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The seat marked the spot where one of Doby's prodigious home-runs landed.

From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2016

The only satisfaction that the season has given Philadelphia's old Connie Mack is that his 27-year-old outfielder, Bob Johnson, with 24 home-runs was last week leading both leagues.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the third game, emaciated Yankee Gehrig clouted two home-runs.

From Time Magazine Archive

First Baseman Foxx, who turned in the outstanding feat of the year�50 home-runs, 174 runs driven in and a batting average of .349�nonchalantly added this year's trophy to two others he has at home.

From Time Magazine Archive

She starts with questions about the Quiz Bowl and then hops to Chicago and then home-runs to gossip gathering about Dad and his brood.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali