slung
Example Sentences
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Chalamet’s loss capped off a prickly night for the actor, who dodged a bit of mud slung in the direction of his gleaming white suit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
As the two old men told their stories, a youngster brushed past them, a machete slung over his shoulder.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Some surf lifesavers have been hailed as heroes, including one who was photographed sprinting from a neighbouring beach with a red first aid kit slung over his shoulder.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
He enters Colburn’s 400-capacity Zipper Hall, where he will debut it on Dec. 3, with the case slung lightly on his back.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
He led Isadora back to his room, packed everything he’d found, including the two laptops in his backpack, and slung it on his shoulders.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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