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whacking

[hwak-ing, wak-] / ˈʰwæk ɪŋ, ˈwæk- /


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Markets are treading water due to other concerns too—notably private credit and ongoing fears about artificial intelligence whacking software and services companies.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Markets are treading water due to other concerns too—notably private credit and ongoing fears about artificial intelligence whacking software and services companies.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

But Root held his nerve, whacking a six and a four to regain control and Sam Hain struck the winning runs with a ball to spare.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

And Tommy Edman continued his slugging surge from late last season by whacking the first home run of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

“You know that ain’t right,” she says, whacking me good.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake