planks

Example Sentences

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"I was about to sing and in he steps, plonks himself in the middle of the front row," the actor says.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

Other children’s TV juggernauts get by with far less: “Peppa Pig”’s plinks and plonks, or “CoComelon”’s uncanny chorus of children’s voices.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

"Catty loves it, he won't leave me alone and plonks his butt on my book, or laptop, sewing machine or phone," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2020

After rummaging in her handbag and a quick glance at the bar staff, she plonks an archaic and sharp-looking device on to the table.

From The Guardian • Oct. 15, 2017

"Get in the shop, you two," he says, but Rani grabs Jay and plonks him onto my shoulder while she ducks out.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman