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

The theatrical Mary may be good for laughs, but other than the hoop skirt and pipe curls, she bears no resemblance to the real Mary, whose life was crowded with tragedy, misfortune and misinterpretation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But the ball was tipped back to him and Walker was able to send a last-second shot through the hoop for two game-winning points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

After discarding the hoop, she places a small box in the center of the platform.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern