Example Sentences

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Gangster flicks are perhaps among the most misunderstood movies out there.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But consider where The RZA and his late cousin, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, along with other members, were first exposed to these flicks.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

A real showboater is someone whose very mention elicits warm, fuzzy memories of flamboyant flicks and trickery.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In the video, the snake flicks its tongue, a common sensory behavior used to detect chemical cues in the air and identify nearby prey or potential predators.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

I pull out my wallet and he flicks it.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera