smacking
Example Sentences
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Duckett shared an opening stand of 192 with Jacob Bethell, who fell for 91, before finally chipping a return catch to Prince Yadav in the 44th over after smacking 18 fours and a six.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
There's the nervous anticipation as the national anthems rings out around the stadium, the thrill of Kane smacking the ball in the goal, and the ecstasy of victory.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The firm was flayed in 2018 by federal Judge Royce C. Lamberth of Washington, D.C., for engaging in what he labeled a “high-tech shakedown ... smacking of extortion.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
However, there analysis could not prove a direct link between smacking and the results, as other factors might have influenced a child's life over the research period.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Loo, oblivious to the conversation, went back to shoving his face into the fruit, smacking his lips and dripping.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
