slap

Example Sentences

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Moore, playing for just the second time in the series, doubled the lead 3:43 into the third period, lining in a slap shot from well above the right circle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

After a prolonged legal battle between Elon Musk and U.S. regulators over his past purchase of Twitter shares, the technology CEO is getting off with little more than a slap on the wrist.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

But M23 troops kept advancing even after the accord, leading the United States to condemn Rwanda and slap sanctions in March on the Rwandan military.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"Going viral was just such a slap in the face. Like, 'Oh my gosh, this can't be ignored any more. People are actually listening'."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Seven typed Stormville, Amendment S, and the article that popped up made Seven slap her hand over her mouth: It said that the Stormville council had been set to vote on Amendment S too.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega