smacking
Americanadjective
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The firm was flayed in 2018 by federal Judge Royce C. Lamberth of Washington, D.C., for engaging in what he labeled a “high-tech shakedown ... smacking of extortion.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
They observed that smacking "does no good whatsoever" and have called for England and Northern Ireland to outlaw it, in line with Scotland and Wales.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
However, their analysis could not prove a direct link between smacking and the results, as other factors might have influenced a child's life over the research period.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The Department for Education in England said the government had no plans to change the law on smacking, but that the safety and wellbeing of children was a government priority.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Baby, a small blue book, was wailing, while Backhand and Backward took turns smacking each other with their covers.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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