hoop

Example Sentences

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"All anyone needs to play basketball is a ball and a hoop, a surface that you can dribble on, and New York City has an awful lot of that kind of space," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Even at 5-foot-10, she was a dominant presence in the post and could grab the hoop, North Oconee basketball coach Erick Willis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Joe Zeni first offered a basketball hoop on Buy Nothing in 2023, where it remains unclaimed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

But now I bet you want to see Bronny come into the game to hoop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Dwight was tossing a basketball into the hoop on the streetlight pole at the edge of the yard.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor