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smacking

[smak-ing] / ˈsmæk ɪŋ /


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There's the nervous anticipation as the national anthems rings out around the stadium, the thrill of Kane smacking the ball in the goal, and the ecstasy of victory.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

The firm was flayed in 2018 by federal Judge Royce C. Lamberth of Washington, D.C., for engaging in what he labeled a “high-tech shakedown ... smacking of extortion.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

However, their analysis could not prove a direct link between smacking and the results, as other factors might have influenced a child's life over the research period.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

In 2015, the Republic of Ireland banned smacking children.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

Camille twists to face me, her shiny brown ponytail smacking against the window.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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