ricochet

Example Sentences

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A wave of negative wouldn’t stop ricocheting in my head.

From Salon

The deadpan exchange has ricocheted across social media as a perfect encapsulation of the odd, stiff-smiling dynamic between two politicians who recently spent months raging against each other online.

From Salon

They moved the ball quicker, with more purpose and while Raya was unfortunate that Joelinton's square ball ricocheted off his heel and into his own net, the goal had been coming.

From BBC

That would raise the odds of a soft landing or maybe even a lucky ricochet.

From Los Angeles Times

The racket the chunk of sugar made as it ricocheted off the blade and bowl was anxiety-inducing.

From Washington Post