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He started working with a renowned quarterback guru, Jeff Christensen, who marveled at his new pupil’s obsessive work ethic as he perfected the twist of his torso and flick of his wrist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The goofy, R-rated “Starship Troopers” famously tanked domestically among adults, but was a notable hit among teen boys, who sneaked into the flick in droves.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

Third place went to the much-delayed, mixed animation-and-live action Looney Tunes flick "Coyote vs. Acme," with revenue of $11.3 million as it slipped from second place in its second week.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

Grammy winner Steve Lacy joined the festivities during the film’s Hollywood premiere on Monday, detailing more than just his original song for the latest “Spider-Man” flick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

In the corner of my eye, I watched him draw a match from his brass vesta case and light it with an unassuming flick of his fingers.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

The film is directed by David Ayer, a purveyor of wild action flicks and ballads of masculinity; the screenplay is the debut effort of Cameron Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

That includes “Reacher,” the Prime Video thriller that’s basically a string of run-and-gun flicks passed off as episodic TV.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

From shoulder shimmies and frat flicks to somersaults and knee slides, the Flemings and Schifferles left it all on the dance floor to prove the prowess of their family name.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Gangster flicks are perhaps among the most misunderstood movies out there.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

Reminds Scoob of something out of one of the forbidden-to-them horror flicks he, Shenice, and Drake used to watch on the iPad after the adults went to bed.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

"It wasn't the switch was flicked off, but there was a lot going on."

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

More often, it’s a shower of lemon zest or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs, flicked over the top like confetti.

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026

Most folks I encountered grew up playing an Asian version and flicked the tiles with an enviable ease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Though Suryakumar was striking above 250, his departure flicked a switch for India, with Hardik and Varma piling on 84 runs in the final 5.1 overs, including seven sixes.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

The dragon's long tongue flicked out and back.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

This time, McRae dances in a sandpit, quickly flicking sand up with her feet as she sings “Sports Car.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

By flicking their forked tongues, they collect chemical signals from the air that help them locate potential prey.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

When the approval from F1 finally came last March, it changed everything—like flicking on the lights in a dark garage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026

It was Gimenez's second assist of the match after setting up Atletico's opener, flicking on a long throw for Alexander Sorloth to score in the fifth minute.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026

Here, Peter could imagine seeing Pax’s red brush flicking between the trees.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker