flung
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Dozens of Khan supporters gathered near the private hospital, while others flung handfuls of red flower petals at passing cars.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Hearts just look as if it's just a new squad flung in together, with the manager too, trying to find their way," Stevenson said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
During the final round of the PGA Championship in 2025, he angrily flung his driver near a volunteer so hard that it damaged a sign and snapped the head off the club’s shaft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Jacob was flung to the other side of the road, experts testified at the civil trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
When the water was neck-high, Abel flung himself forward and started swimming.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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