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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
I'm still in this ball game, so don't count me out yet
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But getting back into the rhythm of playing in the majors should only help the 26-year-old go deeper into ball games.
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Kaushik Sampath, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
But with Maya ball games, there were also ritual human sacrifices by decapitation or disembowelment—possibly of the winning team's captain.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024
But with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket, election 2024 is a new ball game.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 28 July 2024
Having access to your passwords is a whole different ball game.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
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Kaushik Sampath, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
But with Maya ball games, there were also ritual human sacrifices by decapitation or disembowelment—possibly of the winning team's captain.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024
But with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket, election 2024 is a new ball game.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 28 July 2024
Having access to your passwords is a whole different ball game.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
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That said, the New York Jets managed to steal a victory Thursday night—and this weekend is loaded tih rivalry games, which should have several teams fighting harder than usual.BYChris Morris, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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After Reed’s loss to Rollins following a trio of Stomps, Rollins indicated that their rivalry will continue beyond WWE Crown Jewel.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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This was a delicate situation for the Bears for a number of reasons.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Newsweek has contacted the USDA via email for comment on the ongoing situation.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Penske Porsche Motorsport fell just short in the battle for the Manufacturers Championship in the WEC Hypercar Class, however, as Toyota was able to claim that title.Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The very real-life British tycoon Robert Maxwell as Rogers’ main competitor also features along with Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev, as the licensing battles took place against the backdrop of the changing situation in the USSR.John Bleasdale, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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While cable networks continue to throw off cash thanks largely to multi-year distribution deals, advertising is shrinking rapidly.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The first defendant to accept a mid-trial deal was Quamarvious Nichols, 29.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Doc Rivers has stressed the need to wipe out these kinds of mental lapses, but this effort looked all too familiar—reminiscent of last season’s struggles.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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After a bitter and bloody struggle, the central government prevailed and Lincoln freed the enslaved people, but he was assassinated a month after starting his second term.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The undamaged ballots were set to be processed on Monday, and voters who cast their ballots between Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Monday at 3 a.m. PT could call to check on the status of their ballot.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Cyber defenders should also perform daily health checks to validate agent-to-device connection status.Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have campaigned with a hard stance against Chinese competition.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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There’s much less competition for payment options at physical locations versus online, where checkout pages are crowded with buttons ranging from buy-now, pay-later providers to PayPal and Apple Pay.Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Newsletters Featured Daily Newsletter Our biggest stories, handpicked for you each day.Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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This story was updated with additional information.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Ball game.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ball%20game. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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