Example Sentences

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The fishermen of Janitzio island with their shallow boats and hooped, figure-eight nets were made famous by photographers and filmmakers in the 1940s and 50s as a symbol of Mexico’s folk traditions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

The basketball players hooped in them, and the hustlers hustled in them.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

They explored the extensive grounds, hula hooped on the lawn, and played volleyball.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2021

The North Carolina native — and devoted Penny Hardaway fan — hooped growing up and tried out for the team at St. John’s University in New York, where he attended college.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2021

After lunch, I stand on a seamstress block in a slip and hooped petticoat in the Royal Dress Salon.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton