thrown

Example Sentences

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But then there’s a lot of other names being thrown around, like Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The timeline of the mission had been thrown into question after the New Glenn rocket developed by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin exploded during a ground test late last month, damaging the launchpad infrastructure.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“What struck me in researching this book was the perseverance, fortitude and tenacity that these families show. So many people would have thrown up their hands and given up,” Butts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A group of nonprofits and unions sued the government in March, arguing the policies had thrown the lives of the immigrants they represent into chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The first thing I saw was my sister, Tansy, with a shawl thrown back over her shoulders.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck