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[flik] / flɪk /


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The most famous corner is Eau Rouge, a high-speed left-right flick into and out of a compression that launches the cars uphill into a left over a crest - technically known as Raidillon.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Where a well-defended ball can suddenly become a goal with a nearly undetectable flick of a foot, or a perfectly placed shot blocked by a goalie’s incredible ability to launch into space?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The Minions try to make a monster movie in the latest ‘Despicable Me’ flick, ‘Legally Blonde’ gets a prequel series, Madonna returns with a new album, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

The valets in the lobby summon golf carts with a flick of the wrist, graciously driving me back and forth from the parking lot.

From Slate Jun. 2, 2026

There are false suns in this room, long bars of light that flick on and off at the human’s touch.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Gangster flicks are perhaps among the most misunderstood movies out there.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

But consider where The RZA and his late cousin, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, along with other members, were first exposed to these flicks.

From Salon May 31, 2026

During the coronavirus pandemic, she rewatched all of the "Twilight" vampire romance films, which were released from 2008 to 2012, and Bollywood flicks from the 1990s.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

His catalogue of tricks and flicks in a City shirt this season would make for an impressive compilation on YouTube or TikTok.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

Oliver pouts and flicks a carrot onto my plate.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Realizing it was in a must-turn-right lane, the Waymo flicked on its left blinker, wavered toward the middle lane, changed its mind, and turned right—away from the hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Nine minutes into the second half, the homegrown captain, neck muscles flaring, flicked a header beyond Dida, circling his arms to rouse the Reds in the Istanbul stands.

From BBC May 28, 2026

More often, it’s a shower of lemon zest or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs, flicked over the top like confetti.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

He flicked on his high beams only to watch them bounce back as a blinding wall of light.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 29, 2026

She shaped her dough into eight flat pancakes and flicked them one by one onto the hot rock.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

By flicking their forked tongues, they collect chemical signals from the air that help them locate potential prey.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Yet here I am, stalking him on Instagram, up all hours flicking through interviews and career highlight clips.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"I was just flicking off lights and starting the wind down and I heard a loud bang" he told the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

Even when Sinner tapped into his normally impenetrable return game, Alcaraz found more variety, mixing in feathery drop shots and flicking balls off his shoelaces.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2025

“My cousin is at Harry Potter World right now,” he says, flicking his thumb over his phone screen.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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