dribble

Example Sentences

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Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s ideal athlete is tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Word of the seal dribble spread as Kerlon performed it with Brazil's youth teams, but made him a target after breaking through at Cruizero - who sold seal toys in the club shop.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

One sample: “Chuck Norris can dribble a bowling ball.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

On the game’s opening possession, Betts received a pass, took one dribble and pivoted to bank in a jump hook for the first basket.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

I dribble candy hearts into the bags passed to me from four o’clock.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali