flung
Example Sentences
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Stray bits of seaweed were flung to the side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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
This has left men like Wang, who are in their late 30s and who live in smaller cities or far- flung, rural areas, with few options.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Once the closest point of the orbit enters the instability zone, the planet is either flung outward or pulled inward and destroyed.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
Amanda came rushing in and flung herself into Abel’s arms.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
