ricocheted
past simple and past participle of
ricochet
Meaning of ricocheted in English
Examples of ricocheted
ricocheted
In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.
The pellet had punctured his lung, destroyed his gall bladder and ricocheted through his liver, ending up just a millimetre away from the main artery.
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Unfortunately it ricocheted, and as a result a prisoner and another officer were slightly injured.
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Oil prices have ricocheted backwards and forwards and have increased.
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It can be seen that the effect of the dispute has ricocheted throughout the school and has had a devastating effect.
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As bankruptcies and recriminations ricocheted through government and high society, the mood against corporations, and errant directors, was bitter.
A successful onside kick led to a touchdown, and the extra point ricocheted through the uprights to tie the game.
He was struck in the eye by a puck, which had ricocheted off his stick, during a charity hockey game in which he was participating.
Other debris rocketed through the streets and ricocheted off buildings.
The next day, in a consolation race, a car ricocheted off the inside wall into the path of another car.
Muir was struck in the backside when a slug ricocheted and left a large bruise.
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