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
Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxon Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Reaves’ expertly executed missed free throw, offensive rebound and difficult tying floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation spurred the Lakers to a thrilling 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
Deandre Ayton screened Jokic away from the rebound, Reaves chased it down, turned, drove baseline and tossed up a one-legged floater that went in.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
A floater might eat preformed organic molecules, or make its own from sunlight and air, somewhat as plants do on Earth.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
