dropping in
Example Sentences
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And with just 45 seconds left in regulation, little-used backup Landry Shamet fired a triple that bounced three times on the rim before dropping in.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Joao Palhinha or Bentancur were seen dropping in to form a back three alongside the two centre-backs.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Palhinha began this move marking Iwobi but as space opened up at the back, he was caught between marking his man and dropping in to form the back five.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Listings were up in most states, only dropping in Alaska and North Dakota.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
She walked ahead, digging a hole with her stick and dropping in three corn kernels from her own sling.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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