manhandle

Example Sentences

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It was now left to Ian to manhandle the larger section of the stone into the boot of the car.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022

One effect of Title IX as it approaches its 50th anniversary is this: It created not just stronger women but ones who know a muscle-bound court ruling that might manhandle them when they see it.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2022

I know Chase Young can manhandle a blocking sled.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2021

The bell rang, Lynch reached out to shake Belair’s hand, and when Belair did, Lynch hit with a clothesline and a manhandle slam and pinned her, 1-2-3.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2021

Kermit’s boots had been rotting off his feet from all the time he spent wading in the river trying to manhandle the canoes.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple