dribble
Example Sentences
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For Bayern's second goal against Madrid, Olise's direct dribble, with Gnabry and Luis Diaz running in behind, pushed Real Madrid back.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Centrally, Saka can play at 360 degrees – with the ability to dribble or pass in any direction.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
The 6-foot-3 Reed can do everything a point guard is expected to do — dribble, make shots from anywhere on the court, be a distributor when needed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
“It is I, the Great Bentini,” Ben mimicked as he began to dribble the ball between his legs trying to shame his father into open court where he knew he could drive around him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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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