dribble
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They believed James would knock away a dribble on the next possession, run to beyond the three-point line, take a pass from Kennard and sink a game-tying trey.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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
Brazilian Kerlon became famous for his 'seal dribble'
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025
Shoot, it wasn’t even a dribble on the big map of the United States that hung on the schoolhouse wall.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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Physical Education - Introductory
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