abounding

Example Sentences

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The Hoosiers had a chance to tie the score or take the lead while inbounding the ball with nine seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

Both teams had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation but had difficulty inbounding the ball, resulting in neither team getting a shot off in the game’s final 15 seconds.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2021

Both teams had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation but had difficulty inbounding the ball, resulting in neither team getting a shot off in the game's final 15 seconds.

From Fox News • Oct. 25, 2021

After Eric Bledsoe mistakenly and embarrassingly stepped onto the court instead of inbounding the ball, Antetokounmpo rushed to take the blame because he had tried to call a play that prompted the confusion.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2019

Our team started to run back on defense, but I was so amped I stayed behind to guard the player inbounding the ball.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan