squeeze play

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Recent Examples of squeeze play That squeeze play will enhance our wind. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023 In a 7-3 win over Atlanta, full-court baseball - a steal of third and a squeeze play - opened the door for a big inning and keyed a series win over the world champions. Dallas News, 1 May 2022 Louis Bussard then squared to bunt, with Trout digging for home plate on an apparent squeeze play. Mike Waters, Dallas News, 20 May 2022 The Jacksonville Jaguars made a surprise move after practice on Wednesday, releasing veteran defensive tackle Malcom Brown who appeared to be caught in a squeeze play involving younger players ahead of him and behind him on the depth chart. Garry Smits, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for squeeze play 
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Noun
  • Amid that dire economic squeeze, measures of pain have risen dramatically, including soaring drug use, suicides, and a doubling of mental health distress.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Especially if one partner wants more intense PDA than a hand squeeze or a peck on the cheek.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.
    Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The gathering of a few dozen militants in Gaza City is hardly proof of a serious military threat.
    Mick Krever, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • On trial for murder: The trial of three men linked to a series of robberies and murders that rocked New York’s L.G.B.T.Q. community and spread fear throughout the city began with opening statements.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • As the community grapples with recovery, fears of gentrification loom large.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sam Heughan cuts a cake with a sword to celebrate 100 episodes of Outlander in exclusive photos One of the saddest moments of the show yet was poor Rollo's death.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
  • With her avatar’s oversized sword and comically skimpy battle armor, Apolline takes on one quest after another, rarely leaving the folds of her bedroom.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Reigning Oakland Athletic League MVP Grayson had a team-high 14 points to go with four swats, each tallied as a high-flying menace who erased shots from the weakside as the Bulldogs won their fifth consecutive game against Oakland.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • One year removed from retirement, safety Tony Jefferson has gone from practice squad menace to reliable starter with 27 tackles in the last six games.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Implement Regular Feedback Questionnaires Weekly or bi-weekly feedback questionnaires can help leaders identify areas of strength and support needed, offering valuable insights into employee needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • However, homeless people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
    Leah Goodridge, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
  • In 2023, Target removed some of its Pride merchandise due to right-wing backlash and threats of violence toward employees.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This is caused by a muscle that runs from the pelvis to the outside of your lower leg being tight and rubbing on the bone on the outside of your hip.
    Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This practice activates the diaphragm, which is a muscle that sits between the lungs and the abdomen.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025

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