flung

Example Sentences

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Princeton’s players flung their sticks and gloves into the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

Nissanka showed his intent as he took on a short ball from Jamie Overton but almost picked out mid-wicket, where Ben Duckett flung himself into the air and nearly took a stunning catch.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

He flung his huge pelican wings out to catch himself, but only succeeded in knocking down both Normans, too.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness