Example Sentences

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But a corner three-pointer from Kansas State clanked away, and the ball ended up in Howell’s hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

Mittelstadt’s goal, batted out of the air, clanked off the front of the mask of Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck, one of the league’s best goalies, off Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon and into the net.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

He smiled as another shell clanked into the dumpster.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

His drive clanked off the foul pole in front of the second deck, turning a Yankees runaway into what became an Orioles thriller.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

There were tanks too—panzers, they called them—great rumbling things with treads that clanked and cannons that swiveled on top.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz