zapped

Example Sentences

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The original “Jackass” crew are now in their 50s, long past the point when being shot out of cannons and zapped with tasers seems like a sensible career plan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But a combination of domestic deflation, which reduces the value of goods in the economy, and a weak yuan has zapped the relative size of China’s economy as measured in dollar terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

If you thought that meant the cast of “Veep” would do the honors for the top comedy award, Annie Murphy’s appearance alongside the Levys quickly zapped that idea.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

They zapped nanocrystals of ruthenium dioxide with high-energy radiation, and then watched the changes wrought by the acidic environment inside the cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

Eye upended the glass, and the ten flies zapped out to circle in the center of the room.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer