basket

Example Sentences

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As Bridges’ shot drops in, the most disruptive defender basketball has ever seen is stuck under the basket, unable to do a single thing to stop it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Clark, who made one basket during the game, had an animated discussion with White during a timeout before being yanked out of the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Clients of his firm use a separately managed account strategy to hold a diversified basket of midstream companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

—The dollar eased after reaching a near two-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I tightened my grip on the handles and started lugging the basket down the narrow alley.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu