barreling

Example Sentences

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Because everyone also knows Antetokounmpo is at his best when he’s barreling toward the rim with the ball in his hands — during which time Doncic is going to be doing what?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Postal Service is again barreling toward insolvency, and on Friday it reported a $2 billion quarterly loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

In Asia, diesel markets are flashing a warning sign about possible shortages—a harbinger of what could be barreling toward Europe, Noel-Beswick added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Airlines canceled thousands of flights because of a winter storm barreling up the East Coast, but that’s not the only thing spreading chaos across the air travel industry.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

She put up a hand to stop the boys barreling at her, to say stop.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder