lob

Example Sentences

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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

There is no public list of employees or advisers to which to lob an appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Pegula swung the momentum her way and drew first blood in the final set, opening up a 4-1 gap with an inch-perfect lob.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Using both hands, she made a weak underhanded lob toward her father.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy