bang

Example Sentences

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“As the lineman would go down the street, bringing cable to the city, the people would run alongside their trucks, bang on his side, and say, ‘When can we have it?’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The market for initial public offerings has been reignited with a bang, as the shares of two companies valued at more than $10 billion are set to start trading on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

A big guard, Buhner can shoot the three-ball when she’s at her best, collect rebounds and bang in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The second season of “Paradise” ended with a literal bang.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

They crash and bang and make themselves at home, mostly because there’s no competition.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen