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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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Auroras are ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions, according to NASA.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
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The British label teamed with the Japanese biomanufacturing startup on the B Shield, a blended scarf woven in Italy.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
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The players can’t duck the blame, either, as their season-long inability to play complementary football came to a head in the worst way.James Boyd, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Webb ducked his head out of frame for much of the hearing but could be seen rocking back and forth.Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
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Inflation is lower today than in January in most countries, and most countries have dodged recession (some narrowly).John M. Bremen, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Pedestrians crossed busy streets, dodging speeding cars and motorbikes.Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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