flung

Example Sentences

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According to their idea, that moon was flung away after a close encounter with Titan and later broke apart, creating the rings.

From Science Daily

They flung insults, took offense, using language like “contempt,” “abuse,” and “revilement” on the floor of Congress.

From Literature

Keeping what few wits he still had left about him, Duane flipped the cork off the flask and flung the contents in the direction of the voice just as C.C. had instructed him to do.

From Literature

Suddenly Red groaned, and I looked up to see a tall, skinny man leaning against a tree, a giant sack flung over his shoulder.

From Literature

He sprang up, rushed to the door, flung it open.

From Literature