dribble
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Of course, it’s unclear what that coda would look like, and if it involves spending a lot of time watching James Harden dribble in circles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
For him, the human connection, human respect is as important — if not more important — than the ability to dribble through tight spaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Madueke had five touches in the opposition box, completed his only dribble of the game and won the penalty to set England on their way.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The second, an act of pure genius - a daring dribble from his own half leaving England players velcroed to the Azteca turf, before grounding and rounding goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
He loves tuna cans And milk cartons With their dribble Of milk.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
At this World Cup, the Frenchman has attempted 14 dribbles across the first two matches, compared with just one from Haaland.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Paz completed more dribbles than any other player in Serie A this season, providing 13 goals and eight assists.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
"She used to play for fun while admiring and trying to copy Neymar's dribbles."
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Doku's brilliant showing made him just the third player in the Premier League this season to create six or more chances and complete six or more dribbles after Bukayo Saka and Elliot Anderson.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
I’m ready the next time the guy dribbles my way.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
While just two players have dribbled past their opponent more than Lionel Messi at this World Cup, his team-mates have rarely attempted to do the same.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
After taking a feed from Weston McKennie at the top of the box, Balogun dribbled around a defender as he entered the penalty area, then buried a left-footed shot into the back of the net.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
On the field, Maradona dazzled fans as he dribbled around defenders like no else could.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Maswanhise gained possession inside the South African half, dribbled past two opponents and fired the ball wide of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams into the far corner.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
He dipped a cup into the water, dribbled some into her mouth.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Goals were awarded instead of points, dribbling outlawed and rings with nets replaced the bins.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Rodri’s dribbling opened more space for Spain, allowing him to create a shooting opportunity that grazed the post in the 54th minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The left winger, who can also play as a centre-forward or playmaker, is known for his dribbling skills.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
He wore a bib to stop the ice cream from dribbling on his clothes.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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