flicked
Example Sentences
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Penrice put in the cross, Naderi flicked it on and Kelsy banged in the volley.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Van der Flier replied when captain Sheehan flicked the ball into the former world player of the year's path from a tap-and-go penalty close to the Australian line.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Up against a Paraguayan squad known for its stingy defense, Pulisic was double-teamed on the left side when he flicked the ball ahead and raced past them into the box.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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
A smile flicked at the corner of the centaur’s mouth.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
