slapping
Example Sentences
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The EU has taken several measures to confront soaring imports from China including doubling its duties on foreign steel, slapping higher levies on small parcels from abroad and hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The statement noted that China suspended imports of atemoyas in 2021, citing pest concerns, before partially resuming imports in 2023 and then slapping taxes on the fruit in 2024.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The finish was epitomized in the final minutes when, leading by five, Smart had a lunging, slapping steal before throwing a perfect bounce pass to a driving James, who finished with a dunk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Starting in Europe and Asia and now moving to the U.S., airlines have been slapping new fuel-related fees on tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
There were slapping noises filtering through the oniony darkness around him.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
