swatted
Example Sentences
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In the quarter-finals, Georgia Stanway's rocket completed a remarkable comeback over pre-tournament favourites Spain, before Sweden were swatted aside in the semi-final, Alessia Russo's backheel the pick of four unanswered England goals.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 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
Baker-Mazara closed the gap and swatted the ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Green’s sign was swatted away by Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
Every now and then, he tugged on the bill of his cap or swatted at mosquitoes.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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