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slam dunk

NOUN
a forceful basketball shot
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This was when Schmitt, believing he was on the verge of a slam dunk, accused Smith of perjury.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026

The states’ lawsuit offers coherent concerns about the deal’s impact on the film and cable TV marketplaces, but it doesn’t look like a slam dunk, according to antitrust experts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

His most famous moment came in 1997, when he became the runner-up to Kobe Bryant in the slam dunk contest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

Forget the politics: When it comes to personal finance, that advice is a slam dunk.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 12, 2026

With the world’s help, it’s practically a slam dunk.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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