slapped
Example Sentences
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The label gets slapped on funds that do not agree on what “green” or “responsible” even means, and two ESG funds can hold completely different companies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Although Brussels proposed the levy last year, some EU member states did not want to wait and slapped their own duties.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Some along the route had slapped stickers on street signs, saying refugees were welcome.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
The Swiss were horrified when Washington slapped 39% tariffs on Swiss goods, and an agreement to get them lowered to 15% has still not been finalised.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Zeke was so surprised by the question it was like someone had slapped him in the chest.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
