free throw
Americannoun
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free throws
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of free throw
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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In his estimation, doomsday is now more likely than Stephen Curry missing a free throw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
If not, then maybe the free throw shots won’t go in.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
A free throw from Mikal Bridges and Anunoby either side of Dylan Harper's two missed attempts for the Spurs sealed a memorable victory for the Knicks.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Knicks coach Mike Brown, hardly a confrontationalist, wondered out loud about San Antonio’s 24-to-8 free throw advantage in the second half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
That made everyone laugh—except the Beast, who turned from the free throw line and walked calmly, with the ball, toward us.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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