up-and-under
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The 25-year-old wing, who was born in Italy but brought up in England, scored the opening try and then his stunning take from an up-and-under led to the second score.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Appleby gave Wake Forest its first lead of the overtime on an up-and-under layup between defenders that kissed off the glass.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022
Yet over time, they add up — the alley-oop in Portland, the up-and-under in San Antonio, the step back in Charlotte and the layup in Chicago.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2022
His up-and-under floater with 3:19 remaining gave the Cavaliers a 55-51 lead, and he followed that acrobatic shot with a jumper for a six-point edge.
From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2021
The robin, the swallows, and the up-and-under bird made secret signs and vanished.
From The Extra Day by Blackwood, Algernon
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