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But in Andriesz's view that amounted to little more than a regulatory "slap on the wrist" and made it harder to make a claim for whistleblower retaliation against BGC at tribunal.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says there are myriad reasons people are either refused a credit card or, just as much a slap in the face with a wet fish, a low credit limit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham last week unveiled plans to let regional mayors slap a tax on hotel stays.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Section 301 has also opened the door to new country-specific tariffs targeted at Brazil, at 25%, while Section 338 was cited to slap an extra 50% import tax on certain Canadian goods.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

Jillian recoils as if my tone was a slap.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Skubal strutted off the mound, hit the palm of his glove twice, and slapped hands with catcher Will Smith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Beaten easily by Calvert-Lewin for Leeds' second goal, slapped turf in frustration after the striker fired past him for the third and then failed to block Okafor's fourth.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

A classic Arabic expression describes the brazen audacity of those who attack and then cry victim: “He slapped me, pretended to cry, and then ran to complain.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

And short of guaranteeing that someone gets slapped across the face every year, count on the Oscars to try to regain its distinction while courting viewers however possible.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

As he read, a branch of golden leaves steadily slapped the window above his head.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Another pressure putt from the pumped-up Ciganda on the 14th gave them a two-hole lead, the Spaniard slapping her chest to whip up the boisterous Dutch crowd.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 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

Already, Skubal’s joining in on pregame handshake lines and slapping the dugout railing in time to Roki Sasaki’s warm-up music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Too many, I’d say, but slapping droning voiceovers atop expository visuals isn’t for me.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

“Get me the regular, old friend,” Whitby said, slapping his hand on the bar.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros