spanking

Example Sentences

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“When we’re launching a new movie like this, any time it’s brand spanking new, it takes a little more work to get retailers excited,” Lee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The spanking the 49ers took could do that.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Look at the spanking new public buildings in Paris suburbs like Nanterre or Massy.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2023

When you have the American flag behind you, anybody can give a sharp, spanking speech.

From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2023

It may be that honesty is more important to good parenting than spanking is to bad parenting. matters: The child’s parents are involved in the PTA. doesn't: The child frequently watches television.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt