- present participle of hurtle.
hurtling
Example Sentences
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Surveillance footage from March 22 captured the moment the plane smashed into the rescue vehicle as it crossed its path, sending both hurtling down the runway.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
More recently, it has also experienced impacts from the plucky little probes and landers that Earthbound space agencies have sent hurtling its way.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A billionaire buying a fashion magazine is akin to a plane hurtling toward the ground, only for a passenger to confidently take the controls, despite having zero flying experience.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
A sport built to the glory of the internal combustion engine and propelled by the roar of the V-12 was hurtling into an era of electric vehicles and corporate responsibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
She looked up and reached for Koffi's hand, oblivious to the small black stone hurtling her way.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
