swatting
Example Sentences
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With residents already scratching and swatting, it took only a couple of charismatic entomologists to win over the right politicians to move legislation forward.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
It is the first conviction in Wales of "swatting" - a phenomenon that gets its name because such hoax calls in the US prompt Swat police units to be called in.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
That’s because his secret superpower isn’t swatting away shots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Nicki Minaj appeared to be the target of a swatting call about a shooting at her Hidden Hills residence on Wednesday evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
Genie yelled to Grandpop that he’d be right back, grabbed his swatting stick, and then asked Tess what the heck she was doing: She had her hands pressed together and her head bowed.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
