hoop
Example Sentences
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"All anyone needs to play basketball is a ball and a hoop, a surface that you can dribble on, and New York City has an awful lot of that kind of space," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Even at 5-foot-10, she was a dominant presence in the post and could grab the hoop, North Oconee basketball coach Erick Willis said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Rice has played more of a shooting guard role this season with Leger-Walker taking over at point guard, which has opened her up to shoot more and drive to the hoop without facilitating as often.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
I can go hoop with anybody,’” BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, a top NBA draft prospect, explained in a 2024 podcast interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
In the end, we settled on a dark blue hoodie dress with ankle boots and hoop earrings.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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