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Recent Examples of hoop
For Anthony, who had 20 points and 10 rebounds against the Jayhawks and earned Final Four Most Outstanding Player, the win culminated one of the greatest freshman campaigns in college hoops history.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Not just for pigskin enthusiasts, the backyard is a sports lover’s paradise and also includes a putting green, basketball hoop, and soccer goal.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
This outdoor basketball hoop will last for a while because of its shatter-proof backboard, sturdy base, and adjustable height.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
State hoops Southern California teams went 5-5 at the state basketball championships in Sacramento.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Not just for pigskin enthusiasts, the backyard is a sports lover’s paradise and also includes a putting green, basketball hoop, and soccer goal.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
This outdoor basketball hoop will last for a while because of its shatter-proof backboard, sturdy base, and adjustable height.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
State hoops Southern California teams went 5-5 at the state basketball championships in Sacramento.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoop
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This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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Daddario opted to keep her accessories relatively minimal, choosing instead to showcase her array of statement jewelry pieces from earrings to rings and her standout Tag Heuer Carrera Date timepiece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hardy is facing multiple felony charges and has also been tied to an additional conspiracy ring responsible for dozens of alleged carjackings, with one incident resulting in a victim being shot to death.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The band’s last Connecticut show was at New Haven’s College Street Music Hall in 2022.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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The two close allies stood side by side as a military band played and an elaborate procession of soldiers on horseback carrying swords and bayoneted rifles marched by.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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American investors could hypothetically gain exposure to Iran through investment funds in the Gulf, vehicles that Trump and his circle are very familiar with.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The assault escalated into a violent spectacle, with The Rock employing a belt to inflict further damage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Below, shop six wide belts that feel modern and fresh.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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In addition, companies looking to raise more money through a follow-on round — when an existing investor makes a further investment into the company — can be affected when their original champion is no longer around to help vouch for them within the firm.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gall quickly submitted Punk in the first round to hand the WWE legend the loss.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoop. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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