manhandle

Example Sentences

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As long as he's not too tight at the weight then I think he can bully and manhandle Smith, being the naturally bigger guy.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2023

“You’re not going to get a long ways trying to manhandle the bike or pedal forcefully,” Acheson said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

One effect of Title IX as it approaches its 50th anniversary is this: It created not just stronger women but ones who know a muscle-bound court ruling that might manhandle them when they see it.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2022

I know Chase Young can manhandle a blocking sled.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2021

This seemed a very long time to Julius, who used the interval to dismiss the four slaves who were now needed to manhandle the large cage containing the full-grown tiger.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks