basket

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When she sets screens on the perimeter and rolls to the basket or passes from a variety of spots on the court, it overloads defenses and opens up potent offensive options for the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The average fund in the commodities broad basket Morningstar category gained 22.1%, making it the third-best-performing fund category.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, if you opt for a bunch of low-cost or practical things to fill out an Easter basket, it doesn’t hurt to throw in a splurge item or two.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

—The dollar fell to a one-week low against a basket of currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Close? There is no close, man. If it’s not a basket, it’s nothing.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith