dribble
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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
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
Dent continually attacked the basket, beating defenders off the dribble.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
A little dribble was coming out of one side of her mouth.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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