hurtle
verb (used without object)
to rush violently; move with great speed.
is hurtling
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present progressiveof hurtle (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“This media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete,” Russini wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
The AI sprint is hurtling toward a world where anyone can build personal concierges to do everything from executive presentations to March Madness brackets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026
Despite the shock of that exit, Strictly is hurtling towards its final weeks - and the contest is getting tougher.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
With TikTok Shop nearing the one-year anniversary of its launch in the U.S., many agree the e-commerce venture is hurtling online-shopping into the future .
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
“I often think about how weird it is that Earth is hurtling through the black vacuum of space and meanwhile you’re down here being a total weirdo.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
