lob
Example Sentences
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He’s used that same platform to lob explosive accusations at critics and allies alike, blowing up a professional and personal relationship with President Donald Trump by tying him to the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
She has been in electric form for Chelsea in recent weeks, including scoring an audacious lob in their Women's Champions League quarter-final defeat by Arsenal.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He threw a lob to Maxi Kleber for a dunk in the third quarter then pumped both of his fists.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The beauty of the night was when Doncic threw a no-look lob pass to James for a dunk and then when Doncic drilled a three-pointer with 58.4 seconds left for a 120-111 Lakers lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
It was a suborbital lob shot, and though the spacecraft was empty, the newspapers said it was the opening round of America’s program to put men into space.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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