Example Sentences

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The rally - full of extraordinary drop shots, lobs and smashes - will take some beating this year.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The 41-year-old James put on a show, throwing down lobs for dunks, drawing cheers and applause from the fans inside Capital One Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He then dominated the tie-break, capitalising on a run of backhand errors from Alcaraz and executing a couple of pinpoint lobs, to seal the first set.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Jodie Burrage, who played doubles with Kartal, joked it was not a surprise to learn the statistic about Kartal's height "given how many lobs went over her head".

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

He turns, lifts the cup into the air, and lobs it into the garbage can.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt