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  • past participle of throw.
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thrown

[throhn] / θroʊn /
ADJECTIVE
hurled
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The move to restrict CAISI’s activity is the latest example of how powerful models such as Mythos have thrown the administration’s hands-off AI strategy into disarray.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

He has had a lot thrown at him over the past two years, so there is a lot of pressure on him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I wait for rotten vegetables to be thrown.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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