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The phrase "a fast break" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in sports contexts, particularly basketball, to describe a quick offensive play where a team moves rapidly down the court to score before the opposing defense can set up.
Example: "The team executed a fast break, catching their opponents off guard and scoring easily."
Alternatives: "quick transition" or "rapid counterattack".
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The Nets' Kenyon Martin fouled Malone on a fast break.
It came on a fast break up the left side.
Bird pulled up for another jumper on a fast break.
Assisted by Fernandinho following a fast break.
Assisted by Suso following a fast break.
Assisted by Bruno following a fast break.
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A fast-break layup.
Robinson scored a fast-break layup and was fouled.
We're a fast-break team, a tough team, whatever.
Antetokounmpo loped downcourt, all alone, for a fast-break dunk.
Paul then found Rasual Butler for a fast-break layup.
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