dunk

Example Sentences

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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

When CNN co-moderator Elex Michaelson asked Villaraigosa if he would cancel California’s much-maligned high-speed rail project, the candidate’s emphatic “No” thundered down like a Lebron James dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

And then James got rhe ball ripped away from him by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets’ 21-year-old, allegedly 6-foot-2 guard, who raced up the court for a fast break dunk with 2:22 to play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

His first postseason points come in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

When you step on the court with players like Kobe Bryant or six foot eight point guards who can dunk from the free throw line, your mind begins to concentrate on your other options.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore