slapped

Example Sentences

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When threats didn’t work, the commission in 2024 slapped Levy with a cease-and-desist order, which started the process of full-blown enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover, like other automakers, suffered last year when the United States slapped tariffs on imports, which led the automaker to halt delivery of vehicles to the country in April.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He has slapped his name on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and transformed its mission, and he has announced the facility’s closure for a two-year renovation project later this year.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

It's probably fair to say that most of us have never slapped someone so hard with a wet fish that they fall, fully clothed, into a swimming pool.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Elliot was there a second later, and before I could stop him, he’d slapped his Chaos Cuffs on her, and they disappeared in front of my eyes.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin