flicked
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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
The rear flicked sideways as he went over the crest at the start of the braking point, and as he corrected, the car fishtailed, sending the front towards the barriers.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
"It wasn't the switch was flicked off, but there was a lot going on."
From BBC ● May 15, 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
Nurse Beverly laughed and flicked the towel at him—just hard enough to make it give a satisfying snap, without putting him in any danger of being hit.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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