thrown down
Example Sentences
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Two games into this series it looks to us, the members of the jury, as though Redick has taken this allegedly open-and-shut case, this slam dunk of a trial — and thrown down a reverse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
But now that the Venetians had thrown down the gauntlet, all their reservations disappeared.
From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024
From there, a challenge was thrown down and the plan was concocted for them to meet at All-Star weekend.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024
“The Ride” isn’t only about the sport - but also about getting back in the saddle after being thrown down in the arena of life.
From Washington Times • May 31, 2023
After Nailer and Nita were nearly thrown down into the train gap, they rode with their arms threaded through the ladders.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
