line call
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At the recent Italian Open, Britain's Andy Murray was annoyed when a line call went against him because the umpire ruled the ball mark was on the line.
From BBC • May 24, 2023
Both teams roared as Muhammad contested a line call on match point, requiring DeMatha Coach Mark Dalzell and Gonzaga Coach Randy de Guzman to consult on whether his return was inside the line.
From Washington Post • May 1, 2023
Kyrgios got agitated by a late line call early in the third set.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021
It could be argued he has more right to be there, but it is a line call.
From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2020
China's Zhang Shuai retired from her Hungarian Grand Prix match in tears on Tuesday after her local opponent Amarissa Toth erased a ball mark on the clay court following a disputed line call.
From Reuters
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