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spanking

[spang-king] / ˈspæŋ kɪŋ /


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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

“And using disasters and disaster response as leverage for punishing political foes is brand spanking for new for us.”

From Los Angeles Times

Maureen was also raised by parents she describes as devotees of Dobson, a famous proponent of spanking children.

From Salon

Other allegations the BBC has heard are that Wallace talked about spanking and threesomes in front of crew.

From BBC

Right-wing commentator and Fox News exile Tucker Carlson rallied a crowd in Georgia by comparing a potential Trump victory to "Dad coming home" to give a "vigorous spanking" to a "bad little girl."

From Salon