from the floor

phrase

basketball : in field goals as opposed to free throws
made 16 of 18 shots from the floor

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The All-Star guard shot just 4 for 12 from the floor to go with four rebounds, three assists and four turnovers. John W. Davis, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 But while making three of six three-pointers Sunday and going seven-for-10 from the floor with two assists, Mañon showed an improved offensive game. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Extend your right leg straight out at about a 45-degree angle from the floor, pushing against the resistance band. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026 The plume of smoke that rose from the floor was equivalent to the size of the house. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the floor

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“From the floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20floor. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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