dribbling

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Even after the vet’s three free throws, the Rockets still could have easily won this, but... what was Reed Sheppard doing casually dribbling the ball upcourt without noticing James behind him?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

"Estevao would play with the ball, the dog tried to get it, and he'd keep dribbling past the dog," said Serginho.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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

The whole class is standing around me now and all the dribbling noises have stopped.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell