sling

Sandbags were easier to sling over shoulders and balance on heads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

Mr Robinson also told the court he had no memory of the crash but conceded that he "must have intentionally disconnected" Wilson's sling as it was best practice in an emergency to release the collector.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

I sling my backpack over my shoulder as we hurry out, but just as we do, JP strolls into my backyard, wearing a fanny pack and a red “Vacation Bible School” T-shirt.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

"There will be a lot of dirt and slings thrown around in court between Musk and Altman and that is not a good thing for anyone involved...but Musk has made this personal."

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

We can only hope that, through snakes, stingrays, slings and arrows, Paul Rosolie is spared to continue his quest to preserve it for all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026

“Man, he still slings it,” 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh told Bay Area reporters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025

Perhaps these qualities also prepared her to weather the slings and arrows of international NGO leadership and public speaking.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2025

The policeman takes it, slings it over his shoulder, and casts me one more disgusted look.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

He slung a touchdown into a vanishingly small window with a defender closing fast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

After dinner, Idle slung his Holy Grail-shaped bag — made by his daughter and lined with Spam-printed fabric — over his shoulder and left a voicemail for a friend he regularly jams with in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

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

Then they trudge down the tracks, side by side, heads high, stuffed pillowcases slung over their shoulders.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

With four overseas players introduced this year, fewer emerging players have been given much responsibility during the tournament, but Sunrisers' batters struggled with Phillips' slinging, awkward action.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

For those who think of late-career Elvis Presley as only a plump has-been, a gaudy Las Vegas crooner slinging schlock in the 1970s, Baz Luhrmann’s new movie is a bracing corrective.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026

I would bet an entire wishbone they’re slinging pans of macaroni and cheese that will bring the house down.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025

Real-estate companies are locked in a fierce battle for market share, slinging lawsuits at their rivals even as many of them are pouring billions of dollars into acquiring competitors.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2025

Frank sprinted up the steps, slinging off his backpack, which instantly transformed into a bow and quiver.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan