manhandle

Example Sentences

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A flower seller, asked about the tourist trade, irritably mimed how some outsiders would manhandle his delicate blooms — brilliant purple irises and Van Gogh-worthy sunflowers — and then walk away without buying anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

As long as he's not too tight at the weight then I think he can bully and manhandle Smith, being the naturally bigger guy.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2023

I know Chase Young can manhandle a blocking sled.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2021

Jackson returned to help the Ravens beat Dallas 34-17, storm past Cleveland 47-42 and manhandle Jacksonville 40-14.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2020

Kermit’s boots had been rotting off his feet from all the time he spent wading in the river trying to manhandle the canoes.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple