slung
Example Sentences
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As the two old men told their stories, a youngster brushed past them, a machete slung over his shoulder.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, Lynn Biyendolo of the gold-winning U.S. women’s soccer team that year had slung her ribbon around her shoulder with the metal dangling like a purse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
In the video, Reiner has a red backpack slung over his shoulder and is wearing a black and green jacket with white stripes and a dark baseball cap.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025
Some surf lifesavers have been hailed as heroes, including one who was photographed sprinting from a neighbouring beach with a red first aid kit slung over his shoulder.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
Anthony is also there, backpack slung over his shoulder.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
