dunk

Example Sentences

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They rip off their clothes, dunk their heads in the dip and lead dance battles to La Bouche’s “Be My Lover.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

These cases are not a slam dunk for the plaintiffs or defendants on appeal; with so much money at stake, the upcoming battle will be brutal for both.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

He threw a lob to Maxi Kleber for a dunk in the third quarter then pumped both of his fists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The beauty of the night was when Doncic threw a no-look lob pass to James for a dunk and then when Doncic drilled a three-pointer with 58.4 seconds left for a 120-111 Lakers lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

There’s toast, too, which softens up when I dunk it a few times.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black