barreling

Example Sentences

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But 14 years later, the league is barreling toward another potential lockout with its game officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Airlines canceled thousands of flights because of a winter storm barreling up the East Coast, but that’s not the only thing spreading chaos across the air travel industry.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Since the current bull run began in October 2022, investors have seen several rotation trades, including one that sent small caps barreling higher in the summer of 2024.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 13, 2025

An atmospheric river barreling toward Southern California this week could bring heavy rain, as well as a risk of flooding and debris flows in recently burned areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Ernie had asked as soon as they reached Tess’s front porch, where she stood as if waiting for the brothers from New York—the city boys—to come barreling down the hill.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds