hurtled

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Pilot Jakob Mandlbauer was stretchered off after the bob hurtled down the track for a good 30 seconds on its side.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Firetrucks hurtled by, forgoing those burning homes believed to be lost causes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

The pace has been breathless, leaving allies and opponents alike struggling to catch up as the US diplomatic bandwagon hurtled from issue to issue.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

She hurtled through the air most weeks as Lynda Carter’s stunt double on the hit television series “Wonder Woman” and mimed Ms. Carter’s leggy lope.

From New York Times • May 11, 2024

This time the sulfur hurtled against the envelope of the Zeppelin’s gas bag.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman