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

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

Taylor said the "shiny" trains he started with were now old and "were more like the rollercoasters where you get flung around" but the new ones were "much more smoother, quieter and more comfortable".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

“It’s a diaspora, you know, people have flung to different parts. I’m in Long Beach. My friends are in Studio City or Burbank or Downey. That is not Altadena.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Abby clutched her walker with one hand and flung the small stones with all her might.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret