How to Use ping-pong in a Sentence
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After three of the ping-pong balls had been drawn, the Red Sox had the best odds to win the No. 1 pick.
— Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023 -
Taurus April 20-May 20 Your mind is bouncing all over the place like a ping-pong ball.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2023 -
The movie ping-pongs across multiple worlds, each with its own unique art style.
— Devan Coggan, EW.com, 8 May 2023 -
Just, like, ping-pong, back and forth, whatever the moment called for.
— Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2024 -
With each bite, the flavors ping-pong between spicy, sweet and piquant.
— Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024 -
The same process is repeated with the same ping-pong balls and lottery machine for the second through fourth picks.
— Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 -
The bullet bounced off the home’s front door and a ping-pong table before striking Frankie in the abdomen, the office said.
— Christina Maxouris, CNN, 4 Oct. 2023 -
There’s a ping-pong table, cornhole boards and a giant pile of foam building blocks for kids — all in use.
— Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023 -
For teams such as the Dolphins and Broncos, the draft was a chance to take a few backups and try out that new office ping-pong table.
— Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2023 -
The pair volley jokes with impressive agility, and each scene moves at the speed of an intense ping-pong match.
— Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 -
The vibe is youthful — there’s a dedicated ping-pong space on the 5th floor — but not overly hip.
— Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023 -
The sport—which combines tennis, badminton, and ping-pong—is a great way to get outdoors and is suitable for a wide age range.
— Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023 -
Place ping-pong balls or other small objects in the cups, then stomp or quickly press down on the free end of the yardstick to launch the projectiles across the room.
— Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023 -
The large space features a selection of tables, open to the sidewalk and streets, and a metal ping-pong table.
— oregonlive, 25 Apr. 2023 -
There’s even a ping-pong table for anyone wanting to practise their swing.
— Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 -
Starting pitchers have gone from playing a leisurely game of catch to an intense game of ping-pong.
— Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2023 -
Then, the clip quickly jumps into an intense ping-pong battle between Drake and J. Cole.
— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Plus, no tech company would be complete with a ping-pong table.
— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023 -
Hailstones bounced on Northern Virginia streets and decks, and glittered in people’s palms like icy quarters or ping-pong balls.
— Martin Weil, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023 -
It’s got a multi-level slide, a wraparound balcony, whirlpool, areas for karaoke and watching movies, and even a patio with ping-pong.
— David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024 -
Even though the Spurs are the clear winners of the draft lottery, plenty of other teams benefited from the ping-pong balls ... and others are left licking their wounds.
— Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 -
The popular hour, 45-minute winter drive between Green Bay and Gills Rock ping-pongs between the eastern and western shores of the peninsula.
— Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023 -
Dolphins can even determine the difference between a ping-pong ball and a golf ball — based on density.
— Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023 -
For example, an exploding ping-pong balls demonstration failed to pass muster with Nolan.
— Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023 -
The paddle sport incorporates aspects of tennis, badminton and ping-pong — all while being easy on the body and inclusive for all ages.
— Myah Taylor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023 -
There was an actual Red Cross Center there, a building where men could relax by shooting pool or playing ping-pong.
— John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023 -
That being said, if one of the ping-pong balls do fall their way, the trajectory of their franchise could instantly change in dramatic fashion.
— Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2023 -
How to Make It: Mix the following ingredients together and shape into ping-pong-sized balls.
— Michael Easter, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2017 -
Guests can also unwind at daily yoga sessions and have access to the indoor pool, cardio center, and hot tub in addition to a game room with ping-pong, darts, and foosball.
— Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 -
The same amount that would initially fill a beach ball is eventually condensed by the chemicals into super-cold liquid that could fit inside a ping-pong ball.
— Ella Nilsen, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
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