Example Sentences
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After striking Caballero out, Cole wagged his finger at him while walking off the mound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Instead, he wagged a finger at the camera lens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
His efforts seemed to have put his side on course to win, but the Brave tailed wagged to pull off a remarkable victory.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
Dipper met every kind of famous person, Stewart said, including presidents and kings, which means he very well might have wagged his tail in Biden’s presence back when he was Barack Obama’s veep.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2024
She wagged her tail as Jenna slowly stroked Yuki under the chin, careful not to reach over her head.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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