Example Sentences

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More often, it’s a shower of lemon zest or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs, flicked over the top like confetti.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Most folks I encountered grew up playing an Asian version and flicked the tiles with an enviable ease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Though Suryakumar was striking above 250, his departure flicked a switch for India, with Hardik and Varma piling on 84 runs in the final 5.1 overs, including seven sixes.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Ordonez nodded home from on the goal-line after Brandon Mechele flicked on a corner into his path.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Commander Fitz flicked her eyes upward and Regan and I both looked up to the observation balcony.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin