thrust
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But he’s worried that means the rebound has not been sufficiently broad-based as only one of five technical gauges he calls “breadth thrust indicators” has generated a buy signal.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
In summer 2022 Aria was diagnosed with leukaemia, aged three, and the family were thrust into a world of long hospital stays and regular travel.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Rory McIlroy was one hole from a second consecutive victory at the Masters on Sunday when his two-shot lead was suddenly thrust into danger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Today — April 1st — we imagine, with our tongues blithely thrust deep into our cheeks, just how far wellness trends could go in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
He did not smile as they reached his side but thrust the torch through the gap.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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