banged
Example Sentences
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It has led to a once unfathomable situation in which England has banged in 13 goals here—and not a single one has come from a player actually based in England.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
He banged in 19 goals, including six in his last five games, as PSV won last season's Dutch title.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Because that’s what gets done to the biggest guys—they are badgered, bullied, and banged around, with the hope the referees ignore a lot of the contact, because the big guy just is too big.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
While Mirman appears a bit banged up in the photo, it did not keep him from including a dash of humor in his update.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Since he put all his weight behind it, I stumbled and banged my shoulder on Doc’s worktable.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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