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basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /
NOUN
team sport
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The patch of bus-stop snow that’s turned the color of weak coffee, shared democratically with a pack of teenage boys wearing basketball shorts under their puffer coats.

From Salon

When the basketball world convened in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game, the main point of discussion wasn’t the upcoming playoffs or the looming trade deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sierra Canyon boys basketball improves to 27-1 on the season by defeating Harvard-Westlake in the Southern Section Open Division championship game.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a new team with plenty of quality young players to get excited about in high school basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

This program has been the best basketball team in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times