swatted

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The players could be seen exchanging words throughout their match-up and, at one point during the second quarter, Harrison swatted at the ball being held by Reese after play had already been stopped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara bulled his way to the rim and swatted shots away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Green’s sign was swatted away by Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Defeat to Bodo/Glimt was also symbolic after Norway swatted Italy aside twice in World Cup qualifying.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

They swatted their tyger paws about and lashed their imaginary tyger tails.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood