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Recent Examples of plunkNolan Gorman and Mason Wynn led off the ninth with back-to-back singles, then Walker loaded the bases by plunking Jimmy Crooks.—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025 And playback will pause when the headphones detect they're being removed from the wearer's head, then resume when plonked back on.—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025 Hicks plunked Henderson on the first pitch, and after striking out Ryan Mountcastle and Colton Cowser, had a wild pitch and gave up a two-run single to Basallo.—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plunk
Kyle Orton was the starting quarterback that day, slinging passes to Greg Olsen and Brandon Lloyd in an overtime game that ended with Robbie Gould’s 35-yard field goal.
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Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Those who wear kirpans typically place them in a sheet slung over their shoulder or around their waist, said Jasjit Singh, president of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education.
The powerful serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and madecassoside to plump fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Rice protein strengthens and plumps fine or flat strands, while caudatus seed extract delivers shine.
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