stroking

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Mbeumo was the architect of the goal, stroking a superb pass to Etta Eyong, whose movement off the ball created space and he beat Loyce Mbaba with a shot between the legs of the goalkeeper.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

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

“But,” said Kojo, stroking his chin thoughtfully, “how could they know we know what we know?”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein