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And after a vintage Durant isolation jumper, Curry made both foul shots to clinch the win — and avoid a colossal shock.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
Moments later, Uphoff grabbed a steal and sank two foul shots to push the lead to 47-42.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 15 June 2024
Brunson, however, missed the first free throw before making the second, a foul shot putting the Knicks up a calm 31 points entering the fourth quarter.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
The senior knocked down one last foul shot as Barnes retreated toward midcourt to soak in the moment.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above
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“Foul shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20shot. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul shot
noun
: a free throw in basketball
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