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Examples

  • A painful restraint technique called "nose distraction" – which has been variously described as a squeezing, tweaking, flicking or karate-like chop to the nose – was used against him.

    Second inquest into death of youngest person to die in custody begins 2011

  • The second take, he stopped her by putting his hand up in a karate-like chop.

    STAR PETER BISKIND 2010

  • "I don't know where BMW found them, but these karate-like experts were unbelievable ... and much more energetic than the presenters."

    The Audi Rockstar 2008

  • "I don't know where BMW found them, but these karate-like experts were unbelievable...and much more energetic than the presenters."

    The Audi Rockstar 2008

  • It demonstrated with a convincing karate-like stroke.

    Forever Free Haldeman, Joe 1999

  • Karate Copycat Challenge, where this game will challenge players to use quick, karate-like hand movements in order to match sequences of flashing lights and music.

    Coolest Gadgets 2010

  • He shifted his weight onto his back leg, the one Lorne hadn’t injured, lowered his stance, and sliced the air with his hands in karate-like moves.

    Solitary Man Jeff Mariotte 2003

  • He shifted his weight onto his back leg, the one Lorne hadn’t injured, lowered his stance, and sliced the air with his hands in karate-like moves.

    Solitary Man Jeff Mariotte 2003

  • He shifted his weight onto his back leg, the one Lorne hadn’t injured, lowered his stance, and sliced the air with his hands in karate-like moves.

    Solitary Man Jeff Mariotte 2003

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  • "I know techniques that have certain elements which have been described - by some - as 'karate-like.'"

    October 21, 2008