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verb • grow less and less substantial until it disappears | ||||
| 70% | 8 | Basketball shot made while leaning backward | ||
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| 43% | 9 | Backward-leaning shots attempted in basketball | ||
noun • A shot taken while moving away from the basket. | ||||
Basketball Shot Made While Leaning Backward
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Updated: March 30, 2025
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