dribbling

Example Sentences

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"Messi has got this amazing dribbling ability," said McIlroy.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The Georgia winger is as effective as he is mesmerising, taunting opposition with a languid but unstoppable dribbling style, socks at half mast on his calves, defenders clawing at the scorched turf left behind him.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Even after the vet’s three free throws, the Rockets still could have easily won this, but... what was Reed Sheppard doing casually dribbling the ball upcourt without noticing James behind him?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Adding leadership to her basketball IQ, court vision, defense, quickness, shooting, passing and dribbling has made Smith a complete player, one who is poised for a senior season worth talking about.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“Because he talked about hell,” sputtered Jonas, juice from the plump sausage dribbling down his chin.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys