dribble

Example Sentences

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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

Brazilian Kerlon became famous for his 'seal dribble'

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

The boy on the right side in Ben’s line received the ball from Coach Spinks, took one tentative, almost apologetic dribble toward the basket, then stopped and looked for his partner.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy