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    volley

    US /ˈvɑli/

    ・

    UK /'vɒlɪ/

    C1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo kick or hit a ball so it stays in the air
    He can forcefully volley the ball because of his strength
    n.NounShot in sports; long series of hits in tennis
    There was a volley of gunfire as the sun went down

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    EU puts counter-tariffs on hold for 90 days after US pauses its higher tariffs | BBC News

    08:38EU puts counter-tariffs on hold for 90 days after US pauses its higher tariffs | BBC News
    • What are we going to get as a volley the other way, if anything?

      What are we going to get as a volley the other way, if anything?

    • What are we going to get as a volley the other way, if anything?

      What are we going to get as a volley the other way, if anything?

    B1

    Attacker at Donald Trump’s rally killed by US Secret Service sniper | BBC News

    15:54Attacker at Donald Trump’s rally killed by US Secret Service sniper | BBC News
    • Well, we were standing just a few feet from where I am now, and we were talking to our colleagues on the BBC World Service, and suddenly we heard this volley of gunfire, and it was immediately obvious that that's what it was, that it was gunfire.

      Well, we were standing just a few feet from where I am now, and we were talking to our colleagues on the BBC World Service, and suddenly we heard this volley of gunfire, and it was immediately obvious that that's what it was, that it was gunfire.

    • And suddenly we heard this volley of gunfire,

      And suddenly we heard this volley of gunfire,

    B1

    3 Best Singles Tactics | Tennis Lessons

    02:403 Best Singles Tactics | Tennis Lessons
    • volley and a very good overhead because they don't spend their lives playing at the net.

      volley and a very good overhead because they don't spend their lives playing at the net.

    • Also, because a pusher generally doesn't have a very good volley and a very good overhead because they don't spend their lives playing at the net.

      Also, because a pusher generally doesn't have a very good volley and a very good overhead because they don't spend their lives playing at the net.

    B2

    In the Footsteps of Samurai Warlords | 3-Day Trip in Gifu Prefecture

    16:36In the Footsteps of Samurai Warlords | 3-Day Trip in Gifu Prefecture
    • From here, his soldiers were able to fire a volley of warning shots, finally forcing the young general to make a choice.

      From here, his soldiers were able to fire a volley of warning shots, finally forcing the young general to make a choice.

    • From here, his soldiers were able to fire a volley of warning shots, finally forcing the young general to make a choice.

      From here, his soldiers were able to fire a volley of warning shots, finally forcing the young general to make a choice.

    B1

    How Donald Trump Answers A Question

    06:54How Donald Trump Answers A Question
    • and often they come in a rhythmic series like a volley of jabs ending with one of his buzzwords.

      and often they come in a rhythmic series like a volley of jabs ending with one of his buzzwords.

    • and often they come in a rhythmic series like a volley of jabs ending with one of his buzz words

      and often they come in a rhythmic series like a volley of jabs ending with one of his buzz words

    B1

    Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)

    47:34Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)
    • but we emptied four of their saddles at the first volley.

      but we emptied four of their saddles at the first volley.

    • of their saddles at the first volley. Three of our boys were killed, however,

      of their saddles at the first volley. Three of our boys were killed, however,

    B1

    Part 3 - Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson (Chs 13-15)

    40:01Part 3 - Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson (Chs 13-15)
    • The cannon-shot was followed, after a considerable interval, by a volley of small arms.

      The cannon-shot was followed, after a considerable interval, by a volley of small arms.

    • considerable interval by a volley of small

      considerable interval by a volley of small

    B1

    How to Play Pickleball in 5 Minutes

    05:09How to Play Pickleball in 5 Minutes
    • We have the baseline, the sidelines, the left and right service box, and the 7-foot area in front of the net, which is called the non-volley zone or the kitchen.

      We have the baseline, the sidelines, the left and right service box, and the 7-foot area in front of the net, which is called the non-volley zone or the kitchen.

    • the 7-foot area in front of the net, which is called the non-volley zone or the kitchen.

      the 7-foot area in front of the net, which is called the non-volley zone or the kitchen.

    A2

    Interview Questions And Answers - Tell Me About Yourself

    06:10Interview Questions And Answers - Tell Me About Yourself
    • Now, the first approach is what I call the volley.

      Now, the first approach is what I call the volley.

    • and then they transition to the interview by asking, "Tell me about yourself." Well, at that point, you could volley back with a question which is, "Where would you like me to start?" Now, while this might sound a little bit rude, it also allows the interviewer to direct you to what's most interesting to them.

      and then they transition to the interview by asking, "Tell me about yourself." Well, at that point, you could volley back with a question which is, "Where would you like me to start?" Now, while this might sound a little bit rude, it also allows the interviewer to direct you to what's most interesting to them.

    A2

    China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces' | BBC News

    05:26China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces' | BBC News
    • These are pictures from Pingtan, a Chinese island that is the closest point to Taiwan's main island in which you can see a volley of rockets blasting into the air on Tuesday morning.

      These are pictures from Pingtan, a Chinese island that is the closest point to Taiwan's main island in which you can see a volley of rockets blasting into the air on Tuesday morning.

    • These are pictures from Pingtan, a Chinese island that is the closest point to Taiwan's main island, in which you can see a volley of rockets blasting into the air on Tuesday morning.

      These are pictures from Pingtan, a Chinese island that is the closest point to Taiwan's main island, in which you can see a volley of rockets blasting into the air on Tuesday morning.

    B1