dribble
Example Sentences
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Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s ideal athlete is tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Underwood’s ideal athlete was tall but agile, with a smooth dribble and a clean jump shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The gifted Barcelona forward failed to even dribble past Hall, and was ultimately restricted to just a single effort from open play from a tight angle.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
His dribble success is down to 23% this season compared to 56% in his first season.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025
Claire cracked up as well, then let spit dribble out of her mouth.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing dribble
Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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A Soccer and a Football Special
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Physical Education - Introductory
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