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was shanking
  • past progressive of shank.

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“It was so bad,” Kisner said, “I was shanking in the middle of the fairway.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2017

What he didn’t count on was shanking a forehand at 30-30 and then seeing his opponent produce an extraordinary forehand winner on the stretch to claim another break.

From The Guardian • Jan. 21, 2017

He was shanking kicks long before his foot struck the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2016

A few games ago, Williams was shanking balls left, right and centre.

From The Guardian • May 30, 2015

A few games ago, Williams was shanking balls left, right and centre.

From The Guardian • May 30, 2015

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