- past participle of throw.
thrown
Example Sentences
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But it’s that churn that has thrown up a notable opportunity for investors, according to our call of the day from a team of strategists at Truist led by Keith Lerner.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
She also believed that Oklahoma’s justice system had thrown the book at Walters as a convenient way to clear a vexing case.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Felix, a food redistribution charity, collects surplus food from shops and other providers so that it is not thrown away or incinerated.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
But after a humiliating, season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia — Donald did not make the trip — expectations were thrown for a loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
My things were strewn about on the sled, thrown in any old way.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
