as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
he gave the ball a good larrup with his club, and it easily cleared the ditch
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Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Things would inevitably come to blows between them and Deadpool's healing factor would frustrate Matt to no end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The bit ended with a thud, but the thud didn’t end the bit.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wall Street concluded an already softer week with a thud Friday after the December jobs report came in much hotter than expected.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2025
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Still, despite how hip all the kids were, when the music picked up, the crowd had trouble syncing their bouncing to the thump of the beats—understandable because the StepTeam production style is based around sporadic bursts of rattling percussion with the wobbly rhythms of a mountain bike race.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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For those who want a deeper and more resonant sound, there’s a bass boost button to add more thump to the beat.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Plus, every swipe, tap or click comes with valuable transaction-level data, providing businesses with powerful insights to fine-tune their strategies – such as how and when to pay suppliers.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Despite going low, Spieth sits six strokes behind Jake Knapp who shot a historic 59.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The recent death of Irv Gotti from stroke complications also highlights the dangers.—
Taayoo Murray,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Academy banned Smith after the slap from attending any event related to the organization for 10 years, including the Oscars.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Can anyone actually remember anything that happened after the slap?—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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To make matters worse, referee Steve Willis failed to rule a knockdown in the ninth round when Davis clearly took a knee after absorbing a punch.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The two teams continued to trade punches down the stretch with three lead changes and three ties over the final 5:29 of the game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, your hormones and vitamin levels are all out of whack.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Larrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larrup. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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