puck
Example Sentences
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“We want to invest in places where the puck is going so that America can control its own future.”
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The puck that Hughes smacked into the net in overtime to give the United States its first men’s Olympic hockey gold since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” was seemingly forgotten amid the raucous celebration.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The provenance of the puck is similar to that of a basketball or football used in a notable moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The players use sledges with two blades and two sticks to push themselves and handle the puck, and games consist of three 15-minute periods.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
“What do the players call a hockey puck again?”
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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