slung

Example Sentences

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In the fields beyond, a squash farmer trudged home, a sack slung over his shoulder heavy with his harvest.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

After dinner, Idle slung his Holy Grail-shaped bag — made by his daughter and lined with Spam-printed fabric — over his shoulder and left a voicemail for a friend he regularly jams with in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Chalamet’s loss capped off a prickly night for the actor, who dodged a bit of mud slung in the direction of his gleaming white suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Some surf lifesavers have been hailed as heroes, including one who was photographed sprinting from a neighbouring beach with a red first aid kit slung over his shoulder.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

A young man in uniform has his arm slung around Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin