basket

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When she sets screens on the perimeter and rolls to the basket or passes from a variety of spots on the court, it overloads defenses and opens up potent offensive options for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“If it were a couple years ago, I’d go to the store and put it in the basket and not really think about it,” Wallace said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Renaissance IPO ETF tracks a basket of the largest and most liquid recent listings, updating holdings each quarter during rebalancing.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Still, if you opt for a bunch of low-cost or practical things to fill out an Easter basket, it doesn’t hurt to throw in a splurge item or two.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Grandma was over at her cupboard putting something in a basket when I walked into the kitchen.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls