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  • past tense form of sling.
  • past participle of sling.
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slung

[sluhng] / slʌŋ /


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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Some looked down at their phones, texting as members of the public slung question after question that Abigail Marquez, general manager of L.A.’s Community Investment Department, largely couldn’t answer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Chalamet’s loss capped off a prickly night for the actor, who dodged a bit of mud slung in the direction of his gleaming white suit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 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

He slung his backpack over one shoulder and raced down the steps.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova



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