three-pointer
noun
three-point·er
ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 
: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line
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The Clippers hit seven straight three-pointers, with Leonard making four, to pull away.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Fast forward to her time in New York, Fiebich is revered around the league as a fierce defender with the ability to knock down three-pointers above a 40% clip.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Dukes’ forward Alex Williams hit a three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation to force overtime at 66-66.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
But three straight three-pointers by Toreros Goodwin, Toneari Lane and Johnson cut the deficit to 36-30.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Fast forward to her time in New York, Fiebich is revered around the league as a fierce defender with the ability to knock down three-pointers above a 40% clip.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Dukes’ forward Alex Williams hit a three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation to force overtime at 66-66.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
But three straight three-pointers by Toreros Goodwin, Toneari Lane and Johnson cut the deficit to 36-30.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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