flick

Example Sentences

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“Care for a licorice?” she asked, slipping the familiar silver tin from her coat pocket and flicking it open.

From Literature

Though the landmark came with a flick for four over mid-wicket off Beau Webster's spin, Bethell's first ton was moulded in a style from the old school.

From BBC

Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein," which also won three technical awards, while Amy Madigan won supporting actress for a villainous turn in horror flick "Weapons."

From Barron's

It closes a chapter on a very specific New York experience — the practiced wrist flick, the second swipe after a buzzer, the quiet victory when the turnstile finally unlocked.

From Salon

In addition to his work in television, Ransone starred in several Hollywood films, including horror flicks "It: Chapter Two" and "The Black Phone."

From Barron's