thrust

Example Sentences

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But last month Ms. Ballard was thrust from obscurity into notoriety when Hachette, her publisher, announced that it was canceling her book “Shy Girl” over accusations that it was generated by artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It was the first officially confirmed high-thrust solid-fuel engine test since September last year, when state media said an engine generated a maximum thrust of 1,971 kilonewtons.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

One hundred games into her high school career, Smith is living up to the hype thrust upon her when she was named MaxPreps’ national freshman of the Year in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

My right hip tends to thrust out and my right shoulder hikes closer to my ear, which explains why my right hip resists pigeon pose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Kasusu had been thrust halfway into the wall and Belet's jacket was hanging off the hilt.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda