slinging

Example Sentences

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But when second-year quarterback Drake Maye broke out into an improbable MVP contender, he lifted the Patriots to their first AFC East title since Tom Brady was slinging the ball in New England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Three days later, as thousands of probing eyes watched his every move, Iamaleava was slinging passes with considerably more zip.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

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

Six candidates have officially entered the field to unseat Robert Luna, with the early challengers slinging barbs, probing the incumbent’s political weaknesses and setting the stage for a heated campaign in the coming months.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

Two rows behind me, I heard a chair move and turned around to see Alaska standing up, slinging her backpack over one arm.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green