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ball handling

American  

noun

  1. the control of the ball, as in basketball or soccer, by skillful dribbling and accurate passing.


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Sharing Washington's war optimism, through OPA he also ordered wholesalers and retailers to reduce sharply their stores of canned goods, to get ready for quick handling of surpluses in case the European war ended suddenly.

From Time Magazine Archive

Civil rights activists complained that these decisions were painfully slow, in contrast to his quick handling of criminal litigation.

From Time Magazine Archive

For serving, use individual ramekin casseroles, baking shells, and thus make for efficient and quick handling of the food, in which the food itself is presented in a most attractive way.

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Wilson, Mary A.

The Nautilus crept on and on, nearer and nearer, till she was only about a quarter of a mile away, and then the slaver altered her course, and gained a little by her quick handling.

From The Black Bar by M.L.P.

Slowly it dawned upon Pete that The Spider's ranch was little more than a thoroughfare for the quick handling of occasional small bands of cattle from one questionable owner to another.

From The Ridin' Kid from Powder River by Brinkerhoff, R. M.

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