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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
backslap .
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Examples
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Among all the backslaps and grins and handshakes, I know that these men and all the other guides on this trip are happy not just for my accomplishment but for their contribution to it.
The Mid-Life Slam 2009
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Democrats would meanwhile get big-time backslaps for aiding the housing market, and just in time for November 2012.
Ed DeMarco: Public Enemy Kimberley A. Strassel 2011
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So he accepted the high-fives and backslaps with a smile.
Red Zone Tiki Barber 2010
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The country's promise is such that events that once rattled the faith of local and foreign investors are now taken largely in stride — be it the global financial meltdown or Mr. da Silva's bear hugs and backslaps with leaders of regimes in Havana, Tehran and Caracas.
For Brazil, It's Finally Tomorrow Paulo Prada 2010
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He high-fived Ronde, who also accepted the backslaps and helmet smacks that were raining down on him.
Red Zone Tiki Barber 2010
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The team gave themselves a huge cheer, with hugs and backslaps all around.
Red Zone Tiki Barber 2010
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The country's promise is such that events that once rattled the faith of local and foreign investors are now taken largely in stride — be it the global financial meltdown or Mr. da Silva's bear hugs and backslaps with leaders of regimes in Havana, Tehran and Caracas.
For Brazil, It's Finally Tomorrow Paulo Prada 2010
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The country's promise is such that events that once rattled the faith of local and foreign investors are now taken largely in stride — be it the global financial meltdown or Mr. da Silva's bear hugs and backslaps with leaders of regimes in Havana, Tehran and Caracas.
For Brazil, It's Finally Tomorrow Paulo Prada 2010
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Before the game, he headed to the infield and bounced from player to player as if he was in the lineup, collecting handshakes, backslaps and anecdotes he'd later share with his listeners.
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The country's promise is such that events that once rattled the faith of local and foreign investors are now taken largely in stride — be it the global financial meltdown or Mr. da Silva's bear hugs and backslaps with leaders of regimes in Havana, Tehran and Caracas.
For Brazil, It's Finally Tomorrow Paulo Prada 2010
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