free throws
- plural of free throw.
Example Sentences
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He scored with just over a minute remaining to put the Knicks 90-88 up, and Josh Hart and OG Anunoby free throws extended the lead to four points.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
They missed long ones, short ones, free throws and layups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
San Antonio's Stephon Castle made a pair of free throws but the Knicks came through, Anunoby rising highest from a scrum of Spurs defenders to clinch the win.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He made both free throws for a 113-100 Thunder lead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Anyway, for the longest time, I just kept sinking free throws.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
