dribbling

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Adding leadership to her basketball IQ, court vision, defense, quickness, shooting, passing and dribbling has made Smith a complete player, one who is poised for a senior season worth talking about.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

But the concern is that we have a sustained and sticky inflation environment in which businesses are dribbling in price increases.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

That influence remains visible today: close control, dribbling in crowded areas, explosive acceleration, and the ability to strike with the toe when there is no time to adjust.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

His speed, dribbling and passing ability make the Galaxy go, opening up space for opportunity for his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

On this cue, Joe Mondragon bounced in loudly but happily cursing the downpour, and on his heels came Amarante Cordova, Onofre Martinez, and Tranquilino Jeantete, rain dribbling in gay rivulets off their cowboy hats.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols