bang

Example Sentences

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"I heard a really loud bang... I don't remember seeing the car hitting another car... It happened in a matter of seconds."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

So there’s a balance between getting the biggest bang for your buck and preserving what you have left, particularly if you want to leave something to heirs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

A whole rotisserie chicken offers more bang for your buck, since it comes fully cooked and can be enjoyed in many meals.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Real-estate executives and other business leaders had pushed back on the New York City pied-à-terre tax, saying it would be costly to implement and not provide much bang for its buck.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I lift my head and bang into a wet nose.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen