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has flung

  • present perfect of fling (3rd person singular).

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It has flung its doors wide open to investment – and is welcoming back those it once drove from its shores.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2025

He’s in the Hong Kong airport with just his clothes, a small folding knife, an A.T.M. card and some lingering bruises, as if God has flung him from a bough.

From New York Times Feb. 1, 2021

“He has flung the barnyard doors open. He has let the horses out, and now he looks at us collectively and says, ‘What are you going to do about it?’”

From Washington Times Jun. 19, 2020

“He has flung the barnyard doors open. He has let the horses out, and now he looks at us collectively and says, ‘What are you going to do about it?'”

From Seattle Times Jun. 19, 2020

“It’s himsel’ that has flung me back again,” Rob said, wildly.

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)