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[flik] / flɪk /


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Grammy winner Steve Lacy joined the festivities during the film’s Hollywood premiere on Monday, detailing more than just his original song for the latest “Spider-Man” flick.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

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

That exchange is followed by a notification that she blocked Stenberg, who plays Princess Amari in the upcoming fantasy flick.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

When my body said to fling, I really needed to flick; when I used force, I really needed finesse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

He didn’t look back, though Lexie thought she saw his eyes flick to the rearview mirror, just once, before he turned the corner.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

From shoulder shimmies and frat flicks to somersaults and knee slides, the Flemings and Schifferles left it all on the dance floor to prove the prowess of their family name.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

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

The left-hander played inventive scoops, powerful drives and elegant flicks and when he departed the stage the crowd rose to him.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2026

He flicks the ends of his fingers toward the door.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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

"I had envisioned during the week that the ball would get flicked across to me and I was going to hit it top right," said Beirne of his goal.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Van der Flier replied when captain Sheehan flicked the ball into the former world player of the year's path from a tap-and-go penalty close to the Australian line.

From BBC Jul. 4, 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

Klawde flicked his tail, hopped down from the window, and started pawing at the door.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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

When the approval from F1 finally came last March, it changed everything—like flicking on the lights in a dark garage.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 2026

The debutant looked at home on the international stage, passing the ball well and flicking a header on to the crossbar in the second half.

From BBC Nov. 28, 2025

“I don’t think we’ll be having fish for dinner tonight,” Mom said, flicking a small icicle from her eyelash.‌

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis




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