hoops

Example Sentences

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Federal statutes require the secretary of defense, or secretary of one of the services, to jump through various hoops in order to delay the promotion of an officer.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

It includes a giant basketball gym dubbed the "Home Court" as a tribute to Obama's love of shooting hoops.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He said this was because the changes were "fraught with hoops you have to jump through" that "deters a lot of people from even bothering".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

So did Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and a host of other top-tier hoops programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He and Coach are talking hoops and smiling so I park Pop next to them.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick