basket

Example Sentences

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"We can't put all our eggs in one basket," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He was knocked silly from the body blows the Lakers applied from all sides, holding him to just one basket in a second half that was a defensive coaching masterpiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The 7ft 4in France international, who has been named this season's defensive player of the year, hit his face on the floor after being knocked off his feet during a drive to the basket.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Vows of eternal fellowship become veiled insults, then unveiled ones: “I suppose you think your mind is a lovely gift basket filled with mixed fruit with a bow on top?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A few days ago the boys had accidentally kicked over the big basket I’d been storing it in, and the piece had been trampled as they chased each other around.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu