sling

Example Sentences

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Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Mr Robinson also told the court he had no memory of the crash but conceded that he "must have intentionally disconnected" Wilson's sling as it was best practice in an emergency to release the collector.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The British and Irish Lions flanker was injured while scoring Wales' third try, and watched the closing moments of a heavy defeat from the bench with his left arm in a sling.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

He later returned to the sideline with his left arm in a sling.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

She made a sling for Sue out of the pillowcase and helped her slowly ease her dislocated arm into it.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz