stroking

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McGinn collected Youri Tielemans' long ball and remained cool, sidestepping the 'keeper and stroking the ball into the empty net.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

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

“I don’t know,” I say, stroking her hair.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen