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  • present participle of hurl.
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hurling

[hur-ling] / ˈhɜr lɪŋ /




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The storyline is inscrutable, but Walters displays real range, gazing forlornly in the rain, hurling dishes at a wall, grinning and giving high-fives when a family takes him bowling.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

North Korea has recently been hurling criticism at Japan, a former regional colonial power, over what Pyongyang describes as its remilitarisation.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

South Africa's Zulu king has expressed "deep" regret after a leaked video captured him hurling a barrage of insults at one of his wives.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Since then, restaurant chains have been hurling discounts and deals at consumers to win them back.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

It literally just came out of me, this stupid string of words hurling from my mouth like vomit!

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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