hurtle

Example Sentences

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On Sunday, they might watch Vonn hurtle down an icy hill at 80 miles per hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The 2010 Olympic downhill champion made the difference particularly in the second half of the race, taking very direct turns to gain more speed than the others and hurtle towards the finish line.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

During the chaotic period the Sun tries to reduce its complexity and violence spills out, as bits of the Sun hurtle toward the Earth.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

As these battered vans hurtle through the desert, it’s obvious that “Sirât” believes the age of “Mad Max” has already begun.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

I hear metal sliding against metal and feel wind so intense it forces tears into my eyes as I hurtle toward the ground.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth