dribble
Example Sentences
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They believed James would knock away a dribble on the next possession, run to beyond the three-point line, take a pass from Kennard and sink a game-tying trey.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Underwood’s ideal athlete was tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Centrally, Saka can play at 360 degrees – with the ability to dribble or pass in any direction.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
The 6-foot-3 Reed can do everything a point guard is expected to do — dribble, make shots from anywhere on the court, be a distributor when needed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
Claire cracked up as well, then let spit dribble out of her mouth.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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