jumper

Example Sentences

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Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m being more vocal, yes, because I’m gonna have to do that in college,” said Smith, who spent countless hours refining her mid-range jumper this winter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Swapping her usual one-tone trouser suit for a woolly jumper with sparkles, Meloni fielded questions for an hour from the tattoo-covered rapper and his popular co-host.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“Whenever I come home and I have my St Andrews jumper on, all my other friends take the mick. They’re like, ‘Why are you wearing that?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Spare tire, jumper cables, tools, a blanket—Dad’s emergency kit that he never used because they never drove anywhere at home.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds