hurling

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William Glasdale, an English captain killed at Orléans, is best known for hurling abuse at Joan from his strongpoint, Les Tourelles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

President Trump is known for hurling scathing insults at world leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Seb Daly/Sportsfile: For the uninitiated, this is hurling - an Irish sport that is incredibly fast, very skilful and, as this image shows, highly physical.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

The England midfielder's 57th-minute goal prompted Emery to roar in delight before ripping off his jacket and hurling it into the air.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

Then, very slowly, he drove back down the dirt road, the pack hurling themselves at the car, appearing before the headlights, snapping at the wheels, demonic and carnivorous once again.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy