swat
Example Sentences
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He had two blocks, one in which he just raised up to swat a shot by Tari Eason in the third quarter while then falling down backward in the process.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Allan was caught on video in 2022 using a takeout bag to swat at a union supporter who surprised him at a rest stop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Sunday's impressive performance to swat aside a club he said had pushed him to show the best version of himself answered any doubts.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
Even House Rep. Chip Roy, an otherwise-reliable conspiracist, took to social media to swat down this feel-good hoax.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025
She shakes her head to get them off, but it’s no use; even if I swat them away, they come right back.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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