clattered

Example Sentences

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The United Press International and Associated Press teletypes clattered away in a corner of the Columbus Citizen-Journal’s newsroom where I worked as a reporter in the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

But moments later Davide Bartesaghi clattered into Mikael Ellertsson, leaving Stanciu with the task of beating France goalkeeper Mike Maignan and taking a shock three points.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

At 1-0 he clattered an effort against the underside of the crossbar, and at 1-1 had a thumping header hit the post.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

A tattooed skateboarder clattered over sidewalks, and a man sat on a bench in the shade, reading the Bible and taking notes near the opera house where the musical “Oklahoma” was playing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

Peach’s teeth clattered together and his lips were blue.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles