clattered

Example Sentences

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Wine spilled and serving trays clattered to the ground as people screamed and sobbed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

After being rocked by a deep Alcaraz return at 15-30, he clattered another forehand into the net on championship point.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 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

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

I stuffed the bills into my wallet, and when the telephone receiver clattered onto its cradle I turned around holding nothing but a pack of Big Red.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx