foul shot

noun

Examples of foul shot in a Sentence

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Gainesville was 9 of 17 from long distance, Meanwhile the Hurricanes struggled from the free-throw line, converting just 17 of 26 foul shots. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 Irving’s decision to shoot free throws was reminiscent of the late Kobe Bryant, who made two game-tying foul shots for the Los Angeles Lakers after tearing his Achilles tendon late in the fourth quarter of a victory over Golden State on April 12, 2013. Schuyler Dixon, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025 Doncic went to the line, making both foul shots for a 69-67 lead. Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2025 Even as Butler bullied his way to the rim for an and-1 and earned foul shots, Golden State’s defense bled points. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foul shot

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foul shot was in 1902

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“Foul shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20shot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

foul shot

noun
: a free throw in basketball
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