peck

Example Sentences

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I love the peck on the cheek that he gives her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2024

The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

Mr Rubiales has always maintained the kiss was a "consensual peck", but in the wake of the incident, he was forced to resign as president of the Spanish football federation.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

The girl turned away before he could give her a peck on the head.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

In Solomon’s store he found Omar and Solomon shaking sacks of okra into peck baskets and he still felt the sense of lightness and power that flying had given him.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison