plonking
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Chinese and Russian investors are plonking money down on discounted residential and commercial real estate.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2018
Obviously, this means engaging the child, not just plonking him in front of a screen.
From Time • Mar. 7, 2016
He liked plonking the ball to himself over and over, but he also loved to mix it up unexpectedly, throwing in drop shots from everywhere against all reason, just as I do.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 18, 2016
Hannah J Davies The idea of plonking frocks, furniture and fripperies in a cathedral-like space devoted to consumerism dates from the 19th century.
From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2013
“It’s her” said Ginny, plonking herself down on Harry’s bed.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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