Examples of slam dunk in a Sentence
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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Next year demands Team USA vs. The World, $5 million in prize money for the winner, stars only in the slam dunk exhibition, and Steph Curry vs. Caitlin Clark in the 3-point contest.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
One of his two steals (KU had 14) resulted in a breakaway slam dunk — one of the highlights in a 52-point first half.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2025
There were the usual slam dunk, three-point shooting and other skills contests, adding to the carnival show.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Tkachuk, meanwhile, is a slam dunk to represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Games.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
One of his two steals (KU had 14) resulted in a breakaway slam dunk — one of the highlights in a 52-point first half.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2025
There were the usual slam dunk, three-point shooting and other skills contests, adding to the carnival show.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Tkachuk, meanwhile, is a slam dunk to represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Games.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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