fast break
noun
: a quick offensive drive toward a goal (as in basketball) in an attempt to score before the opponent's defense is set up
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Call this one a fast break: Netflix has renewed its comedy series Running Point for a second season.
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
The Huskies finished with 27 points off Seton Hall turnovers and 21 on fast breaks.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
Passing up layups for 3s Especially on fast breaks.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
But freshman center Derik Queen sank one of two free throws to break a 3:29 drought for the Terps, and a steal and fast break layup by Miguel extended their lead to 56-47 and forced Cronin to use a timeout with 8:34 remaining.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
The Huskies finished with 27 points off Seton Hall turnovers and 21 on fast breaks.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
Passing up layups for 3s Especially on fast breaks.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
But freshman center Derik Queen sank one of two free throws to break a 3:29 drought for the Terps, and a steal and fast break layup by Miguel extended their lead to 56-47 and forced Cronin to use a timeout with 8:34 remaining.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Fast break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20break. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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