stroking
Example Sentences
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Griezmann, on a now-frequent substitute appearance, wrapped up the win by stroking home late on for his second goal in his last two games.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
Ms. Waller-Bridge was almost as funny as Jean Smart in “Hacks,” which lost the Emmy to Seth Rogen’s wobbly vehicle “The Studio,” another example of the industry stroking itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
His ways of coping include going for walks along the beach, playing golf or stroking his highland cows.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
Because like when she does the chime stroking things or like, the brush strokes, which are the really soft sounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
“This is it,” said Eulie, stroking the wood like it was her favorite cat.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
