Example Sentences

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Most importantly, I can work out without worrying a plate will whack me in the schnoz.

From The Verge • Apr. 13, 2022

Since it is unlikely that a fairy godmother will whack the rails with her magic wand and solve the problems for us, we must support the maintenance work, and accept the inconveniences.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2017

Instead, visitors to this New Orleans event are chased by roller derby girls, who will whack you with a foam wiffle ball bat if they catch up with you.

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2016

It’s worth noting that university officials fear the will whack certain student aid programs, including work-study and supplemental educational opportunity grant programs.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2013

Lakes in the remote southwestern corner of the park produce pounder cutthroats and rainbows, or you can hike into Heart, Lewis or Shoshone Lake for lake trout that will whack larger spoons.

From Time Magazine Archive