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After his foul shot, the Warriors led by two with as many minutes left.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The six-time All-Star guard made one of two foul shots before O’Neale buried a corner 3-pointer to give the Suns an 118-112 lead with 44 seconds remaining.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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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 23 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
foul shot
noun
: a free throw in basketball
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