stroking

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The 25-year-old converted from the penalty spot to set City on their way against Liverpool, before heading his second from Antoine Semenyo's cross and stroking into an open net to complete the hat-trick.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Mbeumo was the architect of the goal, stroking a superb pass to Etta Eyong, whose movement off the ball created space and he beat Loyce Mbaba with a shot between the legs of the goalkeeper.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 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

Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, died in hospital in Sheffield on 11 June after being scratched while stroking a puppy during a holiday to Morocco in February.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Aunt Sera reached her hand toward a trellis of conjure-roses, stroking the beautiful black petals.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton