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The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win.
There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.
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The intrigue: Even though the state has a Democratic majority in both legislative chambers, last year's budget, which included tax increases, was not a slam dunk.
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
The Globetrotters already had won over millions of fans by popularizing the slam dunk, fast break and their legendary in-game weave, but the franchise’s fan base, now consisting of more than 148 million people in 123 countries and territories, saw an uptick then when the 7-footer wore the uniform.
—Zach Powell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Showing their skills When: Saturday, 5 p.m. Where: Chase Center
The slam dunk contest, with a two-round format featuring four contestants, will cap Saturday night’s festivities.
—Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The ever-fickle fashion industry doesn't always allow for brands to flourish, let alone last, and the show was a slam dunk.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
The Globetrotters already had won over millions of fans by popularizing the slam dunk, fast break and their legendary in-game weave, but the franchise’s fan base, now consisting of more than 148 million people in 123 countries and territories, saw an uptick then when the 7-footer wore the uniform.
—Zach Powell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Showing their skills When: Saturday, 5 p.m. Where: Chase Center
The slam dunk contest, with a two-round format featuring four contestants, will cap Saturday night’s festivities.
—Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The ever-fickle fashion industry doesn't always allow for brands to flourish, let alone last, and the show was a slam dunk.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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