thrown

Example Sentences

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The win against United built on improved attacking performances, something that has been thrown at this Rangers side.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The bag should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The two actors play a couple whose engagement is thrown into chaos by a single shocking secret in this misconceived rom-com from Kristoffer Borgli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In December, Nike said it had underinvested in stores in China, and had thrown itself too heavily into the discounting fray there, rather than trying to position itself as a hub for premium products.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

How could I imagine this white-haired man, called Opa—Grandfather—by all the children of Haarlem, how could I imagine this man thrown by strangers into a grave without a name?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom