free throw
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free throw
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Sierra Vista 52, Desert Hot Springs 42: Cailei Buna finished with 19 points, making nine of 10 free throws, in the Southern Section Division 9 final.
From Los Angeles Times
Cunningham found Duren for a dunk and then drained a pair of free throws as the Pistons held on and at 43-14 slipped ahead of Oklahoma City for best record in the league.
From Barron's
Eboigbodin also can make free throws, so when opponents foul him, he can take advantage.
From Los Angeles Times
Wagler hit two free throws with 19 seconds left to tie it.
From Los Angeles Times
He made the free throw, and that was the blow Fairfax couldn’t recover from after showing feistiness and resiliency all night.
From Los Angeles Times
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