spank

Example Sentences

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Liverpool are not just in the top half, they are a top team and they are in top spot - and they are going to spank them.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

This time the player in question is Oriel Romeu, who shows great technique to spank a volley past Angus Gunn.

From The Guardian • Feb. 25, 2022

Putin responded that “it’s better not to spank children and not to cite traditions,” but agreed that “unceremonious interference with the family is unacceptable,” and promised to review the law.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021

Do I involve myself in their parenting and tell them they cannot spank their child in my house?

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2019

“It doesn’t matter what I believe. The hospital’s gotta spank somebody, and I was an easy target. It’s just the way things work.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman