as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm catapulted a pumpkin into the next yard
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Recent Examples of catapulting Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space. —
The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 Saniya Banks began the fourth quarter with a jumper, catapulting the Bobcats into a 13-4 run. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Better agenda referenced sandwich generation caregivers specifically, catapulting these adults’ caregiving responsibilities to national attention. —Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 Jones made waves at the combine in 2015 with a record broad jump, catapulting himself into the first round. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026 This puts us at nearly 30 inches of snow this winter, catapulting 2025-2026 into the top 20 snowiest winters on record in Philadelphia and the snowiest since 2013-2014. —Bill Kelly, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians. —Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Musk also has sketched out a futuristic vision of building AI data centers on the moon with the help of the company’s Optimus robots and catapulting them into space. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 Saniya Banks began the fourth quarter with a jumper, catapulting the Bobcats into a 13-4 run. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Better agenda referenced sandwich generation caregivers specifically, catapulting these adults’ caregiving responsibilities to national attention. —Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 Jones made waves at the combine in 2015 with a record broad jump, catapulting himself into the first round. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026 This puts us at nearly 30 inches of snow this winter, catapulting 2025-2026 into the top 20 snowiest winters on record in Philadelphia and the snowiest since 2013-2014. —Bill Kelly, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians. —Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.— Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Billy Cook dropped a bunt to move Bart to third, but Feduccia took too long throwing to first, so the Pirates had two on with no outs.— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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The New York Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Imagine trying to do your job every day with thousands of people surrounding you, hurling racist taunts.— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Maton made a rehab appearance at Triple A on Friday night, tossing a scoreless inning while allowing two hits, no walks and striking out two on 25 pitches.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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For Young, that means tossing aside a blocker, a process Minter likened to a train wreck.— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Thompson was physically and vocally imposing as the curse-flinging Bonze.— Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines danced their way off the floor, Mara flinging a towel around his head.— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Others are former legacy news anchors, who have gained traction by slinging challenging oratory.— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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After that slew of rushing plays, Iamaleava showed off his arm strength, slinging a pass down the sideline, targeting Morgan on a go route.— Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
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