Example Sentences

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Diaz’s revelation will wallop you with its obviousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2022

“This year’s Thanksgiving feast will wallop the wallet. Nearly every ingredient, from the turkey to the after-dinner coffee, is expected to cost more, for a host of reasons,” The New York Times declared Tuesday.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2021

The strongest man in the world little brother will wallop!

From Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts by Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins)

A dozen unitedly Shouted excitedly 'Fell him, or else this young fellow will wallop us!'

From Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse by Various