free throw
noun
: an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent
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Senior Jayda Curry drew a momentous charge and made two clutch free throws in the final minute.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
At one point, the Tigers ripped off 10 consecutive points, closing within 52-51 on Mark Mitchell’s free throw with 4:28 remaining.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Robert Morris shot just 42 percent, relying more on extra shots (78-58 advantage) rather than efficiency, and only managed eight free throws on 13 attempts (62%).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Both teams missed chances at the hoop with no foul whistled, then 7-foot-1 center Vlad Goldin grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled and made both free throws for a three-point margin with 19 seconds left.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
At one point, the Tigers ripped off 10 consecutive points, closing within 52-51 on Mark Mitchell’s free throw with 4:28 remaining.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Robert Morris shot just 42 percent, relying more on extra shots (78-58 advantage) rather than efficiency, and only managed eight free throws on 13 attempts (62%).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Both teams missed chances at the hoop with no foul whistled, then 7-foot-1 center Vlad Goldin grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled and made both free throws for a three-point margin with 19 seconds left.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Free throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20throw. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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