swat
Example Sentences
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At another, he stretched out his full 8-foot wingspan to swat away a put-back dunk attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Even House Rep. Chip Roy, an otherwise-reliable conspiracist, took to social media to swat down this feel-good hoax.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025
Despite his near-constant presence in Los Angeles since the fires broke out, his effort to swat down misinformation has opened him up to jabs about his focus.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025
During this time, littermates test their boundaries during play, and if they swat or bite too hard, their mothers can put them in check.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024
First, I swat at the dust with my broom, but it’s thick, matted up in his fur.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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