manhandle

Example Sentences

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“You’re not going to get a long ways trying to manhandle the bike or pedal forcefully,” Acheson said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

It was now left to Ian to manhandle the larger section of the stone into the boot of the car.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022

I know Chase Young can manhandle a blocking sled.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2021

The bell rang, Lynch reached out to shake Belair’s hand, and when Belair did, Lynch hit with a clothesline and a manhandle slam and pinned her, 1-2-3.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2021

“They’ll manhandle the rock off that loader, Doc, and then they’ll tie on a cable, try to use a motor to pull it out.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam