hoops
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But its compact winding of typically unwieldy hunting-horn hoops allows the instrument to be tucked under the arm for easy portability outdoors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
One instance of enforcement occurred in 2006, when a former city council field deputy reported her Sherman Oaks neighbors for having basketball hoops near their curbs, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The biggest mistake many Americans abroad make is chasing local tax-advantaged products that appear attractive, but require you to jump through U.S. tax and reporting hoops.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Every voter needs to accept responsibility for ensuring they are registered, and must jump through whatever hoops are necessary in order to cast a vote in November.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
He'd always say things like, "Jess, we're going to go shoot hoops just the two of us, but when we get back we'll play spud with you."
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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