flick

Example Sentences

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If, like the original, the protagonist wakes up as a 30-year-old in today’s modern world, some worry the flick won’t be as lighthearted as the original.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The near post is often a zone where attackers look to flick the ball on from and Pedro's position is often where teams, including Arsenal, look to arrive before heading the ball home.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

He dominates not by stamping his authority on the first lap, but rather by measuring his effort, ignoring his opponent’s lead, and waiting for just the right moment to flick on the afterburners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Does it sound like the premise of a buddy flick?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

I dab a little ketchup at the corners of my mouth, scrape the entire mess into the garbage disposal, turn on the hot water, and flick the switch.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson