sling

Example Sentences

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Seated in an armchair, dressed in a blue hospital gown, with his left arm in a sling, the security guard said his faith sustained him during the harrowing hours.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Another video shows a heavy police presence and cordon around the Your Move estate agent, where paramedics are giving medical treatment to a clothed man on the ground who has his arm in a sling.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

During the early stages of development, giant planets can pass dangerously close to one another and sometimes sling neighboring worlds completely out of their solar systems.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Jeffrey’s wife, known as Shambles, operates the puppets from behind the curtain, while wearing their 5-year-old daughter, known as Crumbo, in a sling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

But now, with Thor in the sling, curled up and asleep .

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold