dribbling

Example Sentences

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"Estevao would play with the ball, the dog tried to get it, and he'd keep dribbling past the dog," said Serginho.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

But the concern is that we have a sustained and sticky inflation environment in which businesses are dribbling in price increases.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

That influence remains visible today: close control, dribbling in crowded areas, explosive acceleration, and the ability to strike with the toe when there is no time to adjust.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Ben moved in close to guard his father, who began dribbling toward the basket with deliberate caution.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy