free throw
noun
: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent
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Agee was 7 of 14 from the floor and made 6 of 7 free throws to go with four assists, four steals and two blocks.
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CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Mizzou tied the score with under a minute left after Crews had a successful trip to the free-throw line, but Certa’s 3 and additional free throws from the Fighting Irish with the clock winding down put the game away.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
Jaquez forced a backcourt violation, which led to her shooting free throws on the other end.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
But Jenkins made both free throws to put the Pistons ahead by five points and seal the win.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Mizzou tied the score with under a minute left after Crews had a successful trip to the free-throw line, but Certa’s 3 and additional free throws from the Fighting Irish with the clock winding down put the game away.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
Jaquez forced a backcourt violation, which led to her shooting free throws on the other end.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
But Jenkins made both free throws to put the Pistons ahead by five points and seal the win.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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