racket
Example Sentences
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The city was quiet, but scampering down Esk Street in the torrential rain of early evening a racket could be heard in the distance.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Djokovic might be the greatest defender ever to pick up a tennis racket, but losing even half a step made all the difference against a human flywheel like Alcaraz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
He previously noted that the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics were a “guiding star” for his retirement, insinuating that he would likely hang up his racket following the games.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
Mama yelled over the racket, “Hoyt, I just cain’t believe it! When did you buy it? Can we afford it? Where did you have it hid? Does Pa know about it?”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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The Smashing Lexicon of Tennis
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