flicked

Example Sentences

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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

Perhaps the quirkiest fortnight in football peaked for Roberto Martinez's side when Ben Watson flicked a 91st-minute header beyond Manchester City stopper Joe Hart to send Wigan fans wild at Wembley.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The equaliser arrived from one of Michael Kayode's long-throws, propelled into the box, that Sepp van den Berg flicked on for Lewis Potter to head in.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The only thing she dislodged was a large scorpion, which she hurriedly flicked down the cliffside with the knife.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer