slap
Example Sentences
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The sound of sandals slapping as porters jumped down from open doorways and the deep horn of departure instilled a sense of calm.
The first slap in the face with a wet fish came for crypto on Feb. 21.
From Los Angeles Times
The EU executive doesn't want the X probe to drag on for much longer and is expected to slap a fine before the end of the year.
From Barron's
As part of Switzerland's direct democratic system, voters will also be weighing in on whether to slap new taxes on the super-rich to help finance the country's effort against climate change.
From Barron's
Instead he sat at the post-match news conference as a winning skipper, literally slapping Head on the back.
From BBC
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