dribble
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Overall the Lakers committed 21 more turnovers, giving up 26 points off the mistakes while paying dearly for every errant dribble or misfired pass against the swarming Thunder defenders.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
One sample: “Chuck Norris can dribble a bowling ball.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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
It was from these areas that at Stuttgart he often showcased a unique ability - for someone so tall to dribble past defenders and link up with those around him.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
This time, Roger tried to dribble down the court.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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