Example Sentences

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“John Cage would like this,” she said, gesturing at us with the ever-present two cigarettes in her hand, as forks clanked on plates.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

And even with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal sidelined because of injuries, the Suns still weathered a slow start by Durant while the Lakers’ outside shooting clanked shot after shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

He smiled as another shell clanked into the dumpster.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

His drive clanked off the foul pole in front of the second deck, turning a Yankees runaway into what became an Orioles thriller.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

My shot clanked off the rim and headed straight for her face, but the girl’s reflexes were good and she caught the ball just before it smashed into her nose.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick