peck

Example Sentences

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As a bonus, she even offers up her cheek for a peck, which is as affectionate as things get between them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Mr Rubiales has always maintained the kiss was a "consensual peck" but in the wake of the incident he was forced to resign as president of the Spanish football federation.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2024

The girl turned away before he could give her a peck on the head.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Around him in the fenced-in yard, four goats bleat and 18 turkeys and more than 20 chickens peck at the grass.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

They’d peck the grass down to its roots and poison the soil with their “hot,” or nitrogen-rich, manure.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan