boomerang

Example Sentences

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The oldest known boomerang from Australia dates to about 10,500 years ago, made from wood.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

The very notion that generosity can boomerang may at first seem counterintuitive.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2025

“While launching widespread tariffs may seem like an effective tool, they can boomerang and cause unintended consequences,” Swanson said.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

It will get a gravity assist by sling-shotting around Mars early next year, then boomerang back around Earth in late 2026 before zooming toward the gas giant and its icy, dynamic moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

Once again, the Bludger swerved like a boomerang and shot at Harry’s head.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling