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

Are they why he explodes out of his stance to manhandle defenders in the run game?

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

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

BYU was a 19 ½-point favorite and was expected to manhandle the Eagles.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 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