Silver Ferns
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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England had moments of great defensive pressure, but were not as consistent at turning possession into goals, allowing the Silver Ferns to stretch the gap to nine points with 15 minutes left to play.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Silver Ferns beat Trinidad and Tobago 76-27 in Pool D in the opening game of the tournament before 2019 runners-up and 11-time winners Australia romped to a 86-30 win over Zimbabwe in Pool A.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2023
The Silver Ferns would seal a 3-0 series whitewash on the court, but debutant Mentor was to claim a longer-lasting prize off it.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2023
After a tight start, the Silver Ferns opened up a 10-goal lead at half-time.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2021
New Zealand’s Silver Ferns lost for the second time in the group stage of the netball, which had been almost unthinkable before the games.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2018
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