floater

Example Sentences

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Brunson put New York in front for the first time with a floater that made it 105-104 with 1:22 remaining.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He had just 10 points, reaching double figures on a floater with 8:37 left and the Lakers down 26.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

D'Angelo Russell's floater lifted Dallas within 95-94 with 54.8 seconds remaining but Isaiah Hartenstein answered with a layup to give the Thunder a 97-94 edge.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

Plum had another chance to win it at the buzzer, but her floater rimmed out, sending the game to overtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

Tom uncleated a heavy line with a floater tied on its end and dropped it into the water.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt