Example Sentences

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What was called late capitalism is now barely even visible in our rearview mirror — we have hurtled on into end-stage capitalism.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2020

Though the second season of the cult-favorite show has just landed, many fans have hurtled through it at breakneck speed and are already in withdrawal.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2018

How any one could have hurtled over the precipice and be still able to call for help without the aid of some miracle was an enigma.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)

Blows dealt in the fight were enlarged to catapultian power, and stones thrown were alleged to have hurtled with infinite accuracy.

From Maggie, a Girl of the Streets by Crane, Stephen