flung
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The successful launch of SpaceX’s IPO got the market excited that the window to go public was flung open.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
After Rybakina sent an ace past her to secure victory, Sabalenka flung her racquet away in disgust before congratulating her opponent.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Dozens of Khan supporters gathered near the private hospital, while others flung handfuls of red flower petals at passing cars.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
In it, a black SUV is pointed toward a white van, its door flung open.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
I forget what Beatrice and I were doing when Louise flung herself among us.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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