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

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

They usually stare at each other when Rute is cuddling with her on the couch and stroking her long curly hair.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

He had terrified me at first, but in time I had seen the way he spoke soothingly to the animals we brought him, stroking their fur until they nuzzled against his palm.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros