Example Sentences

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Wembanyama swished jump shots and soared for alley-oop dunks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Yes, his game is short on poster dunks and rim-rattling highlights, but SGA is the game’s most ruthless superstar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

JR Smith realized he was going to skip college for the NBA after dominating the McDonald’s Game in 2004, scoring 25 points on an assortment of dunks and long-range jumpers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Each of the four competitors are given 90 seconds to complete two dunks — with three attempts per dunk — for a judging panel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Haymitch picks up a pork chop with his fingers, which makes Effie frown, and dunks it in his wine.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins