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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The veteran big man shot eight free throws in just 17 minutes.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Shey Peddy drained a three to bring the score to 101-98, but the Fever’s immense efforts fell short as Young and Wilson sunk six free throws between them in the final 20 seconds to close out the series and advance to the Finals.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The seven-time All-Star shot 50% from the field, a career-high 42% from three-point range and 85% percent from the free throw line.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 21 Sep. 2025
Commanders long snapper Tyler Ott likens a snap to free throws.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Shey Peddy drained a three to bring the score to 101-98, but the Fever’s immense efforts fell short as Young and Wilson sunk six free throws between them in the final 20 seconds to close out the series and advance to the Finals.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The seven-time All-Star shot 50% from the field, a career-high 42% from three-point range and 85% percent from the free throw line.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 21 Sep. 2025
Commanders long snapper Tyler Ott likens a snap to free throws.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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