belted

Example Sentences

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A big backer of the coalition government, who even belted out Marvin Gaye on the Lib Dem conference stage and attempted to stand in the leafy south-west London constituency of Richmond Park.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

In that crafted scene he lifted his chin and belted a longing Caribbean ballad, “Jamaica Farewell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Head could have also been caught by Carse at third man, albeit off an incredibly difficult diving chance, and belted a return catch back at off-spinner Jacks, who put down a one-hander.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

The Blue Jays threatened with two outs in the sixth when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a double to left field.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Her clothes were the same, a brown dress belted at the waist, but her face was flushed, her eyes unfocused.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie