pelting
Example Sentences
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Police said workers of TLP "resorted to stone pelting, spiked batons, and petrol bombs" and opened "indiscriminate fire, resulting in casualties among civilians and law enforcement personnel".
From Barron's
It got so cold that the wind-driven rain turned to hail and started pelting her from behind, stinging her neck and ears.
From Los Angeles Times
Fans began pelting the ring with garbage as Hogan announced the formation of the New World Order.
From Los Angeles Times
Police officials said force was used only after a group of agitators began pelting officers with bottles, fireworks and other objects.
From Los Angeles Times
Walker Buehler pelting the pinstripes with precision pitches in the ninth inning of Game 5 to secure the championship for the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
