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basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /
NOUN
team sport
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You have playoff basketball and hockey, which are both great, especially this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Jo says they were at a basketball game when three boys called over: "Yo, Jo and Kush, can you sign us?"

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Beverly Hills mansion features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

He’s the best player on the best team, playing his best basketball when it matters the most.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“You’re not on the basketball team,” he says.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko



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