free throws
- plural of free throw.
Example Sentences
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Still, Wembanyama had a chance with less than two minutes remaining to help the Spurs’ cause with the easiest shots in basketball: a pair of free-throws.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
And missed three of his 10 free-throws, short on those attempts like he was on many of his misses Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points apiece -- Towns drilling two free-throws to force overtime before fouling out in the extra session.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Watch as Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan's nine-year-old daughter Diar screams during Toronto Raptors free-throws in a game her father's team wins to maintain their pursuit of a play-off spot.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023
The Wildcats made 24 of 28 free-throws attempts.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2022
