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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The Celtics play five-out with Porzingis and Al Horford stretched beyond the three-point line most of the game.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
In the clip, Saint received the ball from one of his teammates at the three-point line before sinking the successful shot.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
Knicks center Precious Achiuwa rejected Rockets star Jalen Green’s attempt at a go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds left on the game clock, and the ball careened well beyond the three-point line to Houston’s Aaron Holiday, who vaulted a three towards the rim as the game clock expired.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Other clips shared on Kardashian's Instagram Stories show her son tossing up a few other successful attempts from the three-point line throughout the game.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
In the clip, Saint received the ball from one of his teammates at the three-point line before sinking the successful shot.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
Knicks center Precious Achiuwa rejected Rockets star Jalen Green’s attempt at a go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds left on the game clock, and the ball careened well beyond the three-point line to Houston’s Aaron Holiday, who vaulted a three towards the rim as the game clock expired.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Other clips shared on Kardashian's Instagram Stories show her son tossing up a few other successful attempts from the three-point line throughout the game.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for three-point line
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