rifling
Example Sentences
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Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup match.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Who better to tell the tale of the city than the man who has spent years rifling through its junk?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
In any other part of civilized society, rifling through someone else’s diary is considered an outrageous invasion of privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Jovic stuck the knife in with four minutes remaining, rifling home a powerful low finish which gave the hosts a margin of victory which didn't truly reflect the balance of play.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
She started rifling through her pack, no doubt looking for something that might help.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
