dribble
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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
Centrally, Saka can play at 360 degrees – with the ability to dribble or pass in any direction.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
I would rather let my tongue and teeth boil than let him see me dribble hot chocolate back into the cup.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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