spank

Example Sentences

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But quality with the corner for Casemiro's goal and then that free-kick - you get in team of the week if you spank one of them in the top bin.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He also chides West for leaving his orthodontic retainers out on the countertop, a light spank from elder to child.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022

Putin responded that “it’s better not to spank children and not to cite traditions,” but agreed that “unceremonious interference with the family is unacceptable,” and promised to review the law.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021

I’ve come a long way—I very rarely yell, never spank, and I’m generally responsive and caring.

From Slate • May 18, 2021

They don’t spank us or rap us on the knuckles with rulers or wash our mouths out with soap, all of that stuff you read about in old-fashioned books.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy