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dribble

[drib-uhl] / ˈdrɪb əl /


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Marmoush decided to dribble centrally and there is a question as to whether he could have still played the pass - but the overarching ideas are almost coming together.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Jorrel Hato: Operating in an unfamiliar wing-back role, the defender produced a promising early dribble and adapted well.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

In a recent game at Golden State, her dribble behind the back to create space for a 3-pointer left a Valkyries player staggering backward and grabbing her ankles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

For him, the human connection, human respect is as important — if not more important — than the ability to dribble through tight spaces.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

I would rather let my tongue and teeth boil than let him see me dribble hot chocolate back into the cup.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

No player attempted more dribbles in the match than his eight.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Palmer was creative, physically impressive and produced several superb dribbles before scoring an excellent third goal.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

"She used to play for fun while admiring and trying to copy Neymar's dribbles."

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The 24-year-old former Crystal Palace and Reading man has completed the third-most dribbles in the competition and is third for big chances created.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

I didn’t see a bear, didn’t see a salamander, didn’t see foxfire, didn’t see anything actually—just perpetual dribbles and droplets of rain adhering to my glasses.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

While just two players have dribbled past their opponent more than Lionel Messi at this World Cup, his team-mates have rarely attempted to do the same.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

To be fair to Maradona, he then scored probably the greatest World Cup goal of all time as he dribbled through half the England team, rounded Shilton and slotted home to double Argentina's lead.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Kiki Rice dribbled to the hoop, deked and then put up a shot over the Toronto Tempo practice squad, crisp ombre blue-and-burgundy nails releasing the ball into the basket.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

On the field, Maradona dazzled fans as he dribbled around defenders like no else could.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

Green gunk dribbled out of the fountain, and they'd cordoned off the arch with warning signs.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Rather than dribbling at every opportunity, he now shows a better understanding of when to accelerate attacks and when to recycle possession.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

England fan completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

His constant direct running and dribbling mean he is highly valued by Tuchel.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

There’s no dribbling here, no sudden change of direction, or blur of delicate touches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Without any further introduction, she begins dribbling the ball back and forth between her knees.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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