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But as the Cavaliers’ lead dwindled in the fourth quarter and the New York crowd roared to life, everything the Knicks threw up was suddenly finding the net.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Other patients were good fits for the breakthrough immunotherapy, but still struggled to access it, because their insurers threw up roadblocks or demanded high out-of-pocket payments.

From Salon May 15, 2026

As the U.S. stock market registered more record highs this week, it threw up a seldom-seen technical and sentiment signal that may cause bulls to pause for reflection.

From MarketWatch May 15, 2026

The crowd and I jumped up and down, threw up our hands, sang and danced together.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2026

Nine let out a choking squeal and threw up his paws.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman



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