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had the ball in one's court

had the ball in one's court is the simple past and past participle of have the ball in one's court.

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What is had the ball in one's court the simple past and past participle of?
Had the ball in one's court is the simple past and past participle of have the ball in one's court.

Words near had the ball in one's court in the dictionary

  1. had something on good authority
  2. had something over someone
  3. had something over with
  4. had something to show for something
  5. had the advantage of someone
  6. had the ball in one's court
  7. had the best of it
  8. had the biscuit
  9. had the blues
  10. had the cards
  11. had the cards in one's hands

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