slam dunk

Example Sentences

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But the Dominion case might not be the slam dunk that many seem to think, and in the long run, that could be a good thing for the news business.

From Washington Post

“The case is not a slam dunk, to be sure,” said our colleague Ben Protess, who has been covering the case.

From New York Times

Chris Boucher punctuated the third quarter with a full court drive and one-handed slam dunk in the final seconds of the period, taking off from just inside the free throw line.

From Seattle Times

Other reports, though, indicated it’s far from a slam dunk that the Seahawks will get Watson to replace Russell Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, assuming that they want to.

From Seattle Times

Even the House’s vote this month on the budget framework is no slam dunk.

From Seattle Times