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

The average fund in the commodities broad basket Morningstar category gained 22.1%, making it the third-best-performing fund category.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At least that’s what Rubino says; she’s putting a special stuffed toy in one basket she’s fashioning, alongside the socks and underwear.

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

Toward evening a policeman carried into the gym a large basket of fresh hot rolls.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom