- present participle of sling.
slinging
Example Sentences
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With four overseas players introduced this year, fewer emerging players have been given much responsibility during the tournament, but Sunrisers' batters struggled with Phillips' slinging, awkward action.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Repelled, Nancy replies that she will be happily spending her summer slinging pizzas in Provincetown.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Real-estate companies are locked in a fierce battle for market share, slinging lawsuits at their rivals even as many of them are pouring billions of dollars into acquiring competitors.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2025
A double team pinned Doncic close to the baseline and the guard nearly hopped out of bounds while slinging a one-handed pass over his head to Hachimura, who splashed the shot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
She leans forward, slinging her shoulder under mine.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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