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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
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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The students left a large social media footprint behind and videos of their shenanigans are woven into the series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Roth did not duck then and has not ducked, hedged or wavered since.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Once that one finished, and the racing got going, Verstappen and Piastri battled for first place – Verstappen ducking and weaving all over the track to defend his position, though ultimately Piastri passed the Red Bull driver relatively easily.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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But Maryland has so far dodged the worst of the insurance crisis.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The attorney general dodged another legal entanglement during the waning days of former President Joe Biden's administration when the Justice Department ended a criminal corruption investigation without filing charges.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Jink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jink. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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