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Recent Examples of jink
The Italian jinked his way into a pocket of space outside the Liverpool 18-yard-box before curling the ball into the far corner, beyond the reach of Simon Mignolet.
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SI.com, 28 July 2019
Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert jinking down the wings, Alan Shearer scoring goals for fun.
—SI.com, 19 July 2019
However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range.
—SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019
With the match starting to slow down, the youngster jinked past a couple of would-be tacklers and unleashed a swerving effort from 25 yards.
—SI.com, 16 Aug. 2019
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SI.com, 28 July 2019
Nolberto Solano and Laurent Robert jinking down the wings, Alan Shearer scoring goals for fun.
—SI.com, 19 July 2019
However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range.
—SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019
With the match starting to slow down, the youngster jinked past a couple of would-be tacklers and unleashed a swerving effort from 25 yards.
—SI.com, 16 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jink
Verb
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The real power of these agents emerges from their ability to weave functionalities together seamlessly.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The space has been meticulously reimagined by the design firm Post Company, which has woven together a tapestry of textures and materials to create a setting that feels intimate and transportive.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Students with special needs on a New York City school bus were forced to duck for cover as the vehicle was struck by gunfire.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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That rain saw both Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri slide off the circuit, but Norris was able to regain control of his car and immediately duck into the pits to swap his slicks for intermediates.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Then, on Wednesday, a day before Maryland took the court for its first Sweet 16 game in a decade, Willard dodged questions about his future with the Terps, a stark contrast to his comments a week earlier.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the case of imaginary casks, issuing a ‘certificate of ownership’ dodges the key rule that underpins the sale and management of a Scotch whisky cask: that the purchaser should be able to have direct contact with the warehouse that is storing it.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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