hurtled

Example Sentences

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Pilot Jakob Mandlbauer was stretchered off after the bob hurtled down the track for a good 30 seconds on its side.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Firetrucks hurtled by, forgoing those burning homes believed to be lost causes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

A music producer in the Gujarati film industry, Mahesh had been on his way back home from work that day and was crossing the area when the plane hurtled down and crashed into the buildings.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

The storm that hurtled through Houston late Thursday surprised a city long accustomed to bouts of serious weather.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

“What’s that funny clicking noise?” called Fred as they hurtled around the corner.

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