Example Sentences

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But other than the now-retired Clayton Kershaw, who made 22 starts last year, no other Dodger hurler started more than 18 games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"It is better having the Irish government inside the tent to make this commission work rather than sitting outside and having the option of being the hurler on the ditch" he said.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

In the end, Yamamoto became the first hurler to toss a complete game in the playoffs in eight years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Such consistency is why Castillo is second only to Yankees hurler Gerrit Cole in most sportsbooks’ AL Cy Young Award odds.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

The pilot either had never seen a fire hurler before, or was underestimating its power, for he flew straight on toward the bears without climbing or turning a fraction to either side.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman