How to Use from the floor in a Sentence

from the floor

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  • The plume of smoke that rose from the floor was equivalent to the size of the house.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Use a small plastic putty knife to press the putty into gouges, smoothing the filler and removing any excess from the floor surface.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The 6-foot-9 Lendeborg ended the night a perfect 6 of 6 from the floor, and displayed some high-quality shot selection.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 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

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