free throw
noun
: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent
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Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey shot the technical free throw but officials then rescinded the technical foul and took away a point.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
But Strong went to the free throw line with five seconds remaining with the opportunity to push the game into overtime.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
As a team, the Bruins missed eight free throws in the second half.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Gordon was fouled and missed his second of two free throws, but a rare double lane violation was called.
—Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
But Strong went to the free throw line with five seconds remaining with the opportunity to push the game into overtime.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
As a team, the Bruins missed eight free throws in the second half.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Gordon was fouled and missed his second of two free throws, but a rare double lane violation was called.
—Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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