throw down
Example Sentences
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Wembanyama was a French wunderkind who could pass and shoot like a point guard, throw down dunks like a center—and happened to stand 7 feet, 4 inches tall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
We stopped by a wishing well, where a worker handed me a token to throw down to an animated genie who promised to grant my desires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
In the modern game, which has become overrun by monstrously tall super-athletes who can swish 3-pointers as easily as they throw down dunks, every franchise is searching far and wide for the next big thing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2025
Dubois' confidence and power, and his willingness to throw down against a resurgent fighter who has seen it and done it all.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
"When it's done, throw down a burning brand. We'll come when we see it fall."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
