flung

Example Sentences

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Leaning across the center console, he flung open the passenger door.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to their idea, that moon was flung away after a close encounter with Titan and later broke apart, creating the rings.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

Soon the gym is brimming with tension as the contestants are brought forth one by one, having words of various levels of difficulty flung at them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Ivan flung the door open and went inside.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack