floater

Example Sentences

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He had just 10 points, reaching double figures on a floater with 8:37 left and the Lakers down 26.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxon Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

When she finally lifted up for a floater, Connecticut forward Serah Williams was waiting.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

D'Angelo Russell's floater lifted Dallas within 95-94 with 54.8 seconds remaining but Isaiah Hartenstein answered with a layup to give the Thunder a 97-94 edge.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

A floater might eat preformed organic molecules, or make its own from sunlight and air, somewhat as plants do on Earth.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan