pelting

Example Sentences

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Pelting rain greeted us as we entered Kandy, once its own independent kingdom on the island until it fell victim to British colonial power in the early 19th century.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2019

Pelting ice particles clattered resoundingly against the metal helmets: frozen moisture from the escaping air of Antrid.

From The Copper-Clad World by Vincent, Harl

Pelting each other with the flowers of the Kadamba tree, and many other sports which may either be known to the whole country, or may be peculiar to particular parts of it.

From The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Pelting my ears as I ran were the high-pitched, cackling notes of the Satyr, volley after volley, as he hugged his knees and rocked and weaved in unrestrained delight.

From A Maid of the Kentucky Hills by Litsey, Edwin Carlile

Pelting towards the scene of the encounter between the Pelikan and her foiled antagonist, the Act�on was unwittingly approaching the fugitive.

From Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)