As my mother lay dying at the University of Miami Medical Center, I watched as my eldest sister Sara gently stroked my mother’s face and told the nurse, “My mother is a queen.

Source: https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/356052/a-heart-broken-son-mourns-his-mother/

Day stroked a brilliant, curling first putt for birdie from 44 feet to three feet, only to push his attempt for par past the hole and then also miss his try at bogey.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/10/jon-rahm-wins-masters-2023-final-round

He stroked his chocolate, he flapped it, he made Gardner sniff it, he flanked it.

Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/saturday-night-live-adam-driver-olivia-rodrigo-recap

I remember he playfully stroked the weapon afterwards.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/04/04/letter-from-london-war-huh-yeah-what-is-it-good-for/

"I went home and told Stedman I need to be stroked on the arm.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/oprah-drew-barrymore-hand-holding

Labuschagne, player of the match in the series opener when he stroked a masterful 80 not out after coming in as a concussion substitute, was at his innovative, busy best.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-smash-392-against-south-africa-after-warner-and-labuschagne-tons-20230910-p5e3es.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

Once both cats are relaxed about being stroked with your other cat’s scent on your hands, they can finally see each other and your new cat can explore the rest of your home.

Source: https://theconversation.com/thinking-of-getting-a-second-cat-heres-how-to-make-sure-your-first-pet-doesnt-feel-threatened-199218

Sinclair then stroked 81 at the top of the order to set up what turned out to be a relatively easy chase for the Berbicians, who maintained their winning momentum.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/10/04/sinclair-81-permaul-5-fer-star-in-berbice-3-wicket-win-over-select-xi/

The 31-year-old stroked a classy 105 of 84 balls to help the Black Caps post 239 for seven from 30 overs.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/cricket/will-young-stars-black-caps-odi-win

The fans went full-scale mental when the young lad Bowen stroked the winner home and my sources tell me the players and staff was painting the streets of Plague red into the small wee-wee hours of the night.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/5826757/the-flying-pigs-theres-a-bittie-o-light-on-the-horizon-for-union-street/

With the Leinster defence caught disorganised and narrow, out-half Burns stroked a cross-field kick to centre Hume in acres of space on the right.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/leinster-ulster-report-2-2-6034603-Apr2023/