wing beat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The partially toothless Jack Hughes, left alone on the left wing, beat Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington cleanly 1:41 into the extra period to set off a wild celebration for the Americans.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Brandon Tanev’s wrister from a sharp angle on the left wing beat Pekka Rinne for the tiebreaking goal.
From Reuters • Dec. 20, 2017
That sent the game into overtime, where Viktor Arvidsson slipped into a wide-open left wing, beat Braden Hotlby far post and handed the Capitals a 2-1 loss at Verizon Center.
From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2017
The Washington Capitals right wing beat out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders for the award on Saturday night.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2013
He was trying to maintain his composure, but Inej could hear panic pulsing against his words, the startled wing beat of a frightened bird.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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