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What does "rebound rate" mean? Can I use it in other situation?

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Rebecca

A "rebound" is a term often used in basketball when the ball bounces back after being shot at the basket. This word is also used in reference to people bouncing back into a new relationship after ending one. It can also be used to express someone's emotions or habits changing and going back to their old ways. "Rebound rate" in this case refers to how many times she is nice in the relationship before she starts fighting with him again. The phrase "rebound rate" is most common to use in basketball, however, you can use it in other situations when you are talking about multiple "rebounds". Ex: That player always gets the rebounds. He has a high rebound rate. Ex: His rebound rate for junk food is usually only a few days.

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