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
Word of the seal dribble spread as Kerlon performed it with Brazil's youth teams, but made him a target after breaking through at Cruizero - who sold seal toys in the club shop.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
One sample: “Chuck Norris can dribble a bowling ball.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Centrally, Saka can play at 360 degrees – with the ability to dribble or pass in any direction.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Ben began a slow deliberate dribble to his right.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.