whacking

Example Sentences

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Two big loans that were made during the postpandemic boom in private-equity buyouts are defaulting, whacking some private-credit funds and ratcheting up losses in the already troubled corner of Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Markets are treading water due to other concerns too—notably private credit and ongoing fears about artificial intelligence whacking software and services companies.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Ellie Kildunne, whose concussion symptoms must have eased judging by the way she was whacking a pitchside drum, has more obvious stardust to her game.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Shohei Ohtani retook sole possession of the major league lead in long balls by whacking his 17th of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Bryce is down at the foot of the bed whacking at my ankles with his foam lightsaber.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden