slapping
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Internal Revenue Service is calling foul on an heiress who used the strategy—and is slapping her and her husband with a $736 million tax bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
But that has not stopped the bloc from slapping fines on major players.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The crowd had made its allegiances clear after a fiery build-up which included Itauma shoving Hrgovic, the Zagreb man slapping him back and plenty of verbal sparring.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Too many, I’d say, but slapping droning voiceovers atop expository visuals isn’t for me.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
The world was still dark and blurred, but Koffi felt someone gently slapping her cheek and trying to force her upright.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
