Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Discharged with a sudden burst, or as if in a volley.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
volley .
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Examples
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Sam Parkin volleyed past Fraser Forster in the Celtic goal to offer at least some St Johnstone cheer.
Anthony Stokes strikes twice before Celtic resist St Johnstone comeback Ewan Murray at McDiarmid Park 2010
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He went on to seal the set by ending a furious exchange at the net with a simple volleyed winner.
Roger Federer defeats Nikolay Davydenko at the Qatar Open 2012
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Nice move down the right side leads to a cross and a volleyed goal.
U.S. vs. Chile match diary and player ratings Jeff Maurer 2011
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After marching for an hour toward the city center, they encountered what he described as a hail of gunfire volleyed by Gaddafi forces into the crowd.
Rebel army may be formed as Tripoli fails to oust Gaddafi 2011
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After marching for an hour toward the city center, they encountered what he described as a hail of gunfire volleyed by Gaddafi forces into the crowd.
Rebel army may be formed as Tripoli fails to oust Gaddafi 2011
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While tensions were running high and the path to compromise remained uncertain, the proposals being volleyed back and forth this week are somewhat closer in size and scope than an earlier round of plans.
Democrats Unveil New Deficit Proposal Kristina Peterson 2011
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In the tiebreaker, two of Li's points came on volley winners, and one from a passing shot she hit that Schiavone volleyed into the net.
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Server Djeparov volleyed Uzbekistan into the lead after eight minutes, celebrating with a triple back flip as the home fans lit flares and roared with delight.
Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to victory over Nigeria in Dhaka 2011
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Villa still might have won the match before extra-time but Steve Sidwell, one of six changes that Gérard Houllier made to his starting line-up, volleyed wide from no more than six yards.
Stewart Downing's extra-time goal for Aston Villa denies Burnley Stuart James at Villa Park 2010
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After marching for an hour toward the city center, they encountered what he described as a hail of gunfire volleyed by Gaddafi forces into the crowd.
Rebel army may be formed as Tripoli fails to oust Gaddafi 2011
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