stroking

Example Sentences

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Barca could not stem the tide and Girona forced their way in front after 87 minutes, with Fran Beltran stroking home from the edge of the area.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Ms. Waller-Bridge was almost as funny as Jean Smart in “Hacks,” which lost the Emmy to Seth Rogen’s wobbly vehicle “The Studio,” another example of the industry stroking itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Because like when she does the chime stroking things or like, the brush strokes, which are the really soft sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

They usually stare at each other when Rute is cuddling with her on the couch and stroking her long curly hair.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

Preacher Parr had sat in his high-back chair at the front, stroking his cheek and drawing inspiration from Imogene’s music.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck