Example Sentences

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The drama approaches dark farce as Madame flings around her bedroom in a frenzy of dressing and primping.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

You know the one: Mary Richards, smiling brightly amid the herd gathered at a crowded Minneapolis intersection, suddenly whirls and flings her tam-o’-shanter into the air.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

The senior Trudeau had a couple of famous flings of his own with American singer Barbra Streisand and Canadian actress Kim Cattrall of Sex and the City fame.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Bertrand often flings bowling balls—flaming ones on New Year’s Eve—but today we’re launching spherical garden stones.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

“Sister,” Annabelle says to Kat, and flings her arm around Kat’s shoulder.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti