slap

Example Sentences

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“Like a slap in my face,” he told reporters recently.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"In the end he got a slap on the wrist," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, Trump is still able to slap tariffs on other countries’ products as they are imported, based on sector-specific issues like automobiles and other trade-related statutes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

A favorite tactic was to slip into a flock of sleeping birds in a “sneak” boat and slap its sides just before the shot to get the birds’ heads up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Remy pretended to slap Joey on the head.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds