whack

Example Sentences

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Things are out of whack, and even though we all know this, it still should be said now and then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That would whack stocks, as nonprofessional investors have reliably bought every dip because they have been conditioned to believe stocks always rise.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When the market falls, your portfolio gets out of whack — the value of your stocks might shrink while your bond holdings stay steady.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

“Not only are the prices out of whack, the same reliever volatility that we were suffering from in that moment can still happen after you make a trade.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

Nelson shows her how to stand, close one eye, and whack her arrow trembling into the heart of a leaf.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver