flung
Example Sentences
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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
South Africa played the ball quickly and flung it out wide with Edwill van der Merwe on the end of a stunning break to score in the corner.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Amanda came rushing in and flung herself into Abel’s arms.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
