three-pointer
noun
three-point·er
ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 
: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line
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Dominick Harris ranked third in the nation by making 44.8% of his three-pointers.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
While Kayla Thornton knocked down a career-high six three-pointers, Breanna Stewart wreaked havoc and swatted as many shots in Saturday’s 98-88 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024
Their absences are felt especially on offense, where Ariel Atkins (27 points) and Karlie Samuelson (16 points) could have used help beyond the 14 points Stefanie Dolson contributed (including four three-pointers).
—Kareem Copeland, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Willits, a four-year starter from 1997-98 through 2000-01, made a school-record 316 three-pointers and played for the 1997-98 Final Four team of Coach Gary Blair, the only women's Final Four in school history.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
While Kayla Thornton knocked down a career-high six three-pointers, Breanna Stewart wreaked havoc and swatted as many shots in Saturday’s 98-88 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024
Their absences are felt especially on offense, where Ariel Atkins (27 points) and Karlie Samuelson (16 points) could have used help beyond the 14 points Stefanie Dolson contributed (including four three-pointers).
—Kareem Copeland, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Willits, a four-year starter from 1997-98 through 2000-01, made a school-record 316 three-pointers and played for the 1997-98 Final Four team of Coach Gary Blair, the only women's Final Four in school history.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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