Lillee

British

/ ˈlɪlɪ /

noun

Dennis ( Keith ). born 1949, Australian cricketer; a fast bowler, he took 355 wickets in 70 test matches (1971–84)

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Where it once landed on Dennis Lillee, Merv Hughes, David Boon and then Mitchell Johnson, it now blesses the upper lip of Head.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2023

Mullagh becomes the 55th player inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, alongside greats such as Don Bradman, Shane Warne, Belinda Clark and Dennis Lillee.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2020

It was quite an incredible cricketing journey that began with a rejection by Dennis Lillee.

From Reuters • Apr. 23, 2020

Australia captain Ian Chappell would not have won the Ashes in 1974-75 without Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson and England's Mike Brearley would not have regained them without Ian Botham and Bob Willis.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2014

Lotus Lily," that thrilled McFeckless even through the Chevalier's marked French accent:— "Oh, a hard zing to get is ze Lotus Lillee!

From Condensed Novels: New Burlesques by Harte, Bret

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