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was slinging

  • past progressive
    of sling.
    sling
    noun
    a device for hurling stones or other missiles that consists, typically, of a short strap with a long string at each end and that is operated by placing the missile in the strap, and, holding the ends of the strings in one hand, whirling the instrument around in a circle and releasing one of the strings to discharge the missile.

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While Mr. Fryer was bagging produce as a teenager at Albertsons, I was slinging barbecue sandwiches over a steam table at our local drive-in to help cover my upcoming college expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

He was replaced by feisty freshman Julian Medina, who was no match for Sierra Canyon’s powerful defense even though he was slinging the ball the best he could.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2023

"The snake was striking in my face, it struck my glasses a couple of times... I was slinging and slinging, he was striking and striking, and he just kept hanging on."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2023

Dan Oliver, founder of Dan-O’s Seasoning , was slinging his signature blends at trade shows and flea markets around the country when COVID-19 hit, shutting down his primary sales channel and forcing a hard pivot.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

He folded the map away, and as he straightened from picking up the coat and was slinging it around his shoulders, he saw it.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan