crocked

Example Sentences

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Star players crocked, headlines written, physios' diagnoses followed up.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2013

Former Cardiff right-back Adam Matthews had been handed his competitive debut for Celtic in place of the injured Mark Wilson, while Daniel Majstorovic was in for the crocked Glenn Loovens.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2011

"Victor has great potential," he hooted, before pointing out a crocked clock has the "potential" to be right twice a day.

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2011

Leaning against a wall in the weighing room after his last ride, he played down the threat of that fall, saying he knew immediately that he had not been crocked again.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2011

Thus noticed and flattered Jenny worked away, assisting in scouring knives and washing spiders, until her dress was splashed with dishwater, and her white apron crocked by the kettles.

From The English Orphans by Holmes, Mary Jane