bang

Example Sentences

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You would get a lot more bang for your buck on the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A whole rotisserie chicken offers more bang for your buck, since it comes fully cooked and can be enjoyed in many meals.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Real-estate executives and other business leaders had pushed back on the New York City pied-à-terre tax, saying it would be costly to implement and not provide much bang for its buck.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"My family and I jumped out of our beds when we heard a loud bang," he said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

I bounce, bang off boulders, swing back and forth like a piece of meat.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen