flicked

Example Sentences

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"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

Gibbs-White flicked on Elliot Anderson's corner at the near post and Jesus pounced to head in from virtually on the goal-line.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Heart pounding, he turned the knob and pushed, noticing the fallen towel on the floor even before he flicked on the lights.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny