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basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /
NOUN
team sport
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Mr. Jordan likewise brought worldwide popularity and revenue to basketball that has since grown.

From The Wall Street Journal

That might sound like the bare minimum, but as he scoured around for the ideal spot, the former international found many were tailored for NFL, basketball or baseball teams.

From BBC

The University of Connecticut’s stunning last-second upset over Duke in the March Madness college basketball tournament is the kind of moment that fans wait all season for.

From Barron's

A few people were picking through garbage cans, and someone was sleeping on a bench, curled up tight, and there was an enthusiastic game of basketball echoing over from the newly refinished court.

From Literature

Woodland, who played college basketball before transferring to Kansas to join the golf team, has always stood out for his athleticism and power on the golf course.

From The Wall Street Journal