thrown

Example Sentences

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The night before, residents had reported stones being thrown into the estate on Monday night.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Six candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to become California’s next state treasurer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It took many years for scientists to understand that these emissions come from a spinning disc of material thrown off by the rapidly rotating star.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

In December 1994, Raynella’s son, Eddie Dossett Jr., was thrown through the window of their truck when a driver with a suspended license slammed into them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

And there was the poor stuffed wolf, its head thrown back in a howl that knew no end.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood