- present participle of hurtle.
hurtling
Example Sentences
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Tech scion David Ellison’s proposed merger has been hurtling toward the finish line after securing approvals from the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The midfielder made his mark as a 20-year-old in 2019, standing out in a side that was hurtling towards relegation towards the second division.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
A billionaire buying a fashion magazine is akin to a plane hurtling toward the ground, only for a passenger to confidently take the controls, despite having zero flying experience.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
A sport built to the glory of the internal combustion engine and propelled by the roar of the V-12 was hurtling into an era of electric vehicles and corporate responsibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Even if every asteroid in the solar system had a name and known orbit, no one could say what perturbations might send any of them hurtling toward us.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
