Sentence examples for a fast break from inspiring English sources

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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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