Example Sentences

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He beat one defender, nutmegged Wolves captain Max Kilman, cut on to his right foot and curled a beautiful low finish past Jose Sa.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

Against Lyon, Al Tamari’s flair and pace were on display when he netted his first goal after he nutmegged defender Duje Caleta-Car, then doubled his tally with a precise finish.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Putellas nutmegged Filippa Angeldal before delivering a cross in the 35th minute but Magdelena Eriksson was there to clear it away.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

And in the 83rd minute, Spirit midfielder Bayley Feist nutmegged a defender on the right wing and found Audrey Harding.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2022

He trotted out 311 with Mrs. Driggs’s fish, and brought it back again a few moments later, liberally nutmegged and very much to the lady’s taste.

From Winona of the Camp Fire by Widdemer, Margaret