innings
Britishnoun
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(functioning as singular) cricket
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the batting turn of a player or team
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the runs scored during such a turn
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(sometimes singular) a period of opportunity or action
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(functioning as plural) land reclaimed from the sea
Example Sentences
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A couple of innings later, Nelson found himself calling the final outs of his second consecutive World Series.
From Los Angeles Times
The senior pitcher/shortstop had one run, two hits, an RBI and drew two walks while recording five strikeouts in three innings in the Knights’ season-opening win.
From Los Angeles Times
Ayala, a sophomore, gave up one hit in six innings striking out five and walking none.
From Los Angeles Times
Yamamoto believes the long break between innings may have disrupted his workflow, contributing to a messy second inning.
From Los Angeles Times
Luke Szymanski struck out five with no walks in five innings.
From Los Angeles Times
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