Example Sentences

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Mikal Bridges scampered back for a leaning, desperate three that swished straight through.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Wembanyama swished jump shots and soared for alley-oop dunks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Javon Carter had tied it for the Magic with 1.1 seconds left in the second extra period before Green swished the game-winner.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Dylan Andrews exhaled, took two dribbles, spun the ball and swished the free throw.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

Harley grabbed the mirror out of her hand and pranced around one of the elm trees, pretending to be “chickish muggy,” someone who swished around, exercising his back muscles as he walked.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko