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dribble

[drib-uhl] / ˈdrɪb əl /


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In a recent game at Golden State, her dribble behind the back to create space for a 3-pointer left a Valkyries player staggering backward and grabbing her ankles.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

For him, the human connection, human respect is as important — if not more important — than the ability to dribble through tight spaces.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

The second, an act of pure genius - a daring dribble from his own half leaving England players velcroed to the Azteca turf, before grounding and rounding goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

"All anyone needs to play basketball is a ball and a hoop, a surface that you can dribble on, and New York City has an awful lot of that kind of space," she said.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

He opened his jaws and let it dribble back into his teacup just as Gingersnipes turned around.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Williams completed 43.8% of his 153 dribbles last season, scored six goals and registered three assists in a campaign that was disrupted by injury.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Tel completed more dribbles, with 39 to Gakpo's 34, although Gakpo posted the slightly better success rate at 45.95%.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Despite only playing 34 minutes as a substitute, the Manchester United man has completed the most dribbles and has the best success rate among the 32 players to attempt five or more.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

"She used to play for fun while admiring and trying to copy Neymar's dribbles."

From BBC May 22, 2026

I scrape my spoon against the ice cream, and cookie and fudge goo dribbles down the side because it’s softening quickly in the summer air.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Best scored United's second goal in the final after he dribbled round the Benfica goalkeeper.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

On the field, Maradona dazzled fans as he dribbled around defenders like no else could.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

“I dribbled the ball literally out of bounds one time,” said Reaves, who had 16 points.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 2, 2025

Barca wrapped up a perfect afternoon back in their home when Yamal dribbled away from three defenders and played another superb pass to put Torres through for his second.

From Barron's Nov. 22, 2025

Nhamo patiently dribbled the liquid into Masvita’s mouth.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Rodri’s dribbling opened more space for Spain, allowing him to create a shooting opportunity that grazed the post in the 54th minute.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

They went from so-so to absolutely unstoppable as head coach Mike Brown tweaked the offense—less dribbling, more cutting and passing—and Brunson morphed into one of the all-time clutch heroes of New York sports.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

As the afternoon sunshine pours in through a stained-glass window, it illuminates a century-old design of a man dribbling a football across a pitch.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

I try to keep breathing thru the coughs, forehead on the ground, dribbling spit and barf everywhere.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness




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