three-point line
noun
: a line on a basketball court forming an arc at a set distance (such as 22 feet) from the basket beyond which a field goal counts for three points
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Anderson’s passing ability is also impressive, which will help him and his team if defenses run multiple defenders at him to keep him off the three-point line.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Your outside shooting ability from the three-point line.
—Katherine Lam, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Like, did the three-point line really kill it?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The fan ran across to the three-point line where San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was standing, and appeared to try to take a selfie with the player.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Your outside shooting ability from the three-point line.
—Katherine Lam, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Like, did the three-point line really kill it?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The fan ran across to the three-point line where San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was standing, and appeared to try to take a selfie with the player.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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“Three-point line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-point%20line. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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