slam dunk
Example Sentences
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Forget the politics: When it comes to personal finance, that advice is a slam dunk.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
And so far, the state’s case looks far from a slam dunk.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
The NBA's ploy to inject intensity into this weekend's All-Star Game with a new US-versus-the-world format has divided basketball's biggest superstars before a single slam dunk has been scored.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
The NBA announced the four competitors for the slam dunk contest for All-Star Weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
Maybe you can bring a basketball with you on your first mission and make the first slam dunk in space.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
