thrust

Example Sentences

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According to Nigerian officials, investigations and security reports indicate that some nationals were enticed with promises of well-paid employment, security work, educational opportunities or migration incentives, only to find themselves thrust into active war zones.

From BBC

As a manager, you are thrust almost immediately into the jaws of our unforgiving media and questions about tactics, substitutions and your team's overall performance are fired at you, sometimes under severe pressure.

From BBC

The incident that thrust him into the spotlight took place on 26 January in the small town of Kotdwar in the northern state of Uttarakhand.

From BBC

I grab a handful of twenties and thrust them toward the bearded man.

From Literature

He did not smile as they reached his side but thrust the torch through the gap.

From Literature