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
She debunks myths about spanking, including the idea that physical discipline of children has roots in Africa.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2023
When you have the American flag behind you, anybody can give a sharp, spanking speech.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
“Don’t you want to see the world?” she’d say, rolling out the dough for pierogi and then spanking it with her palm.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
