slam dunk
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Galea also works with the band TV on the Radio, whose “Wolf Like Me” provided a shot of adrenaline to “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”—a slam dunk for getting more teens to gigs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 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
These cases are not a slam dunk for the plaintiffs or defendants on appeal; with so much money at stake, the upcoming battle will be brutal for both.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026
“Love you” can slip up on you, sure, but it doesn’t make an in-your-face slam dunk.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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