flicked
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Penrice put in the cross, Naderi flicked it on and Kelsy banged in the volley.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The place would have erupted if either Fernandes had not had an effort ruled out for offside, or his shot from the edge of the area had gone in, not flicked off the bar.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Up against a Paraguayan squad known for its stingy defense, Pulisic was double-teamed on the left side when he flicked the ball ahead and raced past them into the box.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
More often, it’s a shower of lemon zest or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs, flicked over the top like confetti.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Heart pounding, he turned the knob and pushed, noticing the fallen towel on the floor even before he flicked on the lights.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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