sling

Example Sentences

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During the early stages of development, giant planets can pass dangerously close to one another and sometimes sling neighboring worlds completely out of their solar systems.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Jimenez - who has been free on a $10,000 bond — appeared with his right hand in a sling at a federal court in Riverside on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

The British and Irish Lions flanker was injured while scoring Wales' third try, and watched the closing moments of a heavy defeat from the bench with his left arm in a sling.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

At Harvard, the other students seemed to know what sweaters to wear, what jeans to buy, what bag to sling over their shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

It would have to be strong enough so the current wouldn’t tear it, and light enough so he could sling it across to the other side.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig