basket

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When she sets screens on the perimeter and rolls to the basket or passes from a variety of spots on the court, it overloads defenses and opens up potent offensive options for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Still, if you opt for a bunch of low-cost or practical things to fill out an Easter basket, it doesn’t hurt to throw in a splurge item or two.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

—The dollar eased after reaching a 10-month high against a basket of currencies overnight on The Wall Street Journal report on Trump’s comments on the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Every meal begins with a basket of hot, fresh pão de queijo—chewy, cheesy, and hard to stop eating.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I patted his cheek, then looped the basket over my arm.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff