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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Centrally, Saka can play at 360 degrees – with the ability to dribble or pass in any direction.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

His dribble success is down to 23% this season compared to 56% in his first season.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

It was long and curving, carved by a river—such a river as made the Eder look like a dribble, its catastrophic rush audible even from here.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor