manhandle

Example Sentences

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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

One effect of Title IX as it approaches its 50th anniversary is this: It created not just stronger women but ones who know a muscle-bound court ruling that might manhandle them when they see it.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2021

I know Chase Young can manhandle a blocking sled.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2021

Then he unhitched his horse from the rocks and let it graze while he began to manhandle the first of the granite blocks into the trench he had already dug to receive it.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman