Example Sentences

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One tradition Marques has is dunking each birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

This week on X, Palihapitiya is dunking on people who say that they lost money because of him.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2023

Starks is dunking a ball over Michael Jordan in this photo, not an easy task.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2015

The 6-foot-8 player, who has declared his intention to enter the NBA draft in June, is as much of a threat from 16 feet as he is dunking.

From US News • Mar. 28, 2015

Bouncing it off the ground and Danny is dunking every which way.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2011