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were 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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Despite spring rain and the crawfish shortage, vendors at the festival were slinging droves of Styrofoam boxes filled with tasty red crustaceans, fixings and dipping sauce.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024

Quarterbacks were slinging, receivers were catching and defensive backs were going so far as pulling jerseys with their not-so-hidden holding technique.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2022

Brewing everything from religious ceremonial ales in Ireland to everyday lagers in Egypt, women were slinging pints all over the globe.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2022

Outside, federal police officers were slinging backpacks into a bus.

From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2021

The king's scholars were slinging their surplices on their arms to depart, for they had full holiday for the remainder of the day, when they were surprised by the entrance of Mr. Huntley.

From The Channings by Mrs. Henry Wood