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hurling

[hur-ling] / ˈhɜr lɪŋ /




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The storyline is inscrutable, but Walters displays real range, gazing forlornly in the rain, hurling dishes at a wall, grinning and giving high-fives when a family takes him bowling.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

South Africa's Zulu king has expressed "deep" regret after a leaked video captured him hurling a barrage of insults at one of his wives.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Since then, restaurant chains have been hurling discounts and deals at consumers to win them back.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

The England midfielder's 57th-minute goal prompted Emery to roar in delight before ripping off his jacket and hurling it into the air.

From Barron's Dec. 21, 2025

Octavian would be remembered for saving Rome by hurling himself into the sky in a fiery ball of death.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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