dunk

Example Sentences

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He said he didn't have the angle for a dunk "so I tried to tip it in softly and it went in."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He could throw down a dunk, hit a 3-pointer, snare a crucial rebound and bottle up the other team’s best scorer, all in the same game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At another, he stretched out his full 8-foot wingspan to swat away a put-back dunk attempt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Jaxson Hayes punctuated the third with a two-handed dunk, bringing the crowd out of their seats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“He can fly and dunk all special ways. I can run and fake all special ways,” said Boobie.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger