spank

Example Sentences

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Liverpool are not just in the top half, they are a top team and they are in top spot - and they are going to spank them.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

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

La Russa pledged “there will be a consequence he has to endure here within our family” and joked he wouldn’t spank him because he’s “too big and strong.”

From Slate • May 19, 2021

November saw Tottenham spank Chelsea at Wembley and Manchester City claim victory in the first Manchester derby of the season.

From The Guardian • May 14, 2019

“It doesn’t matter what I believe. The hospital’s gotta spank somebody, and I was an easy target. It’s just the way things work.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman