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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Monk answered again, hitting two more free throws on a perfect 9-for-9 day at the line, and Sacramento never let Brooklyn get a clean look in the final seconds to tie it.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
After trailing by as many as 12 points in the second half, Florida led a furious comeback, taking a 72-70 lead after two Isaiah Brown free throws with under 10 seconds to go.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
After the first free throw, Doncic walked over and talked to ref Sean Corbin.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs were also 12-for-12 from the foul line and hit 25 straight free throws in their two home games at the Slim Gym.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
After trailing by as many as 12 points in the second half, Florida led a furious comeback, taking a 72-70 lead after two Isaiah Brown free throws with under 10 seconds to go.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
After the first free throw, Doncic walked over and talked to ref Sean Corbin.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs were also 12-for-12 from the foul line and hit 25 straight free throws in their two home games at the Slim Gym.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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