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
"Been waiting so long to announce this: me and Gina Carano are going to throw down in the biggest super-fight in women's combat sport history," Rousey said.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
They throw down a moral gauntlet to viewers, who must put themselves in his shoes.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024
Jakub Kiwior's long throw down the line then found an unmarked Havertz, who ghosted in behind the defence and drilled past home goalkeeper James Trafford to complete a comprehensive win for the Gunners.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024
“At Empire, in the city. One of Saleem’s friends put it together. So the young desis can throw down away from the prying eyes of our parents. It’s a surprise for Ayesha.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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