hurtle
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But back in Cortina, one man is still watching visitors hurtle down racecourses, ski jumps and bobsled tracks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
The 2010 Olympic downhill champion made the difference particularly in the second half of the race, taking very direct turns to gain more speed than the others and hurtle towards the finish line.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
As these battered vans hurtle through the desert, it’s obvious that “Sirât” believes the age of “Mad Max” has already begun.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025
The candidates, once leading characters in the American story, hurtle back into supporting roles or relative obscurity.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024
Well, the cable car didn’t exactly hurtle; it was more like clattering down a hill.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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