maiden over
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of maiden over
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Ollie Robinson begins his workload today with a maiden over.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024
No maiden over this time, as Pujara knocks a couple of runs off his pads.
From The Guardian • Dec. 17, 2020
He stays at home for another maiden over.
From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2019
If no runs are scored in an over, the bowler has bowled a maiden over.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2019
He took out his diary and read his observations, his stubborn adherence to his prejudices, and the victory of a virtuous maiden over them.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
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