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  • present participle of thrust.
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thrusting





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That only lasts for one season before the nonprofit shuts down, thrusting both into the big, bad world.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

But it’s also thrusting a decades-old accounting debate back into the spotlight.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Bezos is the latest among an older generation of Silicon Valley leaders who are thrusting themselves into the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He took off on a designed running play from the 12-yard line, accelerated and bounced off several defenders before diving into the end zone, thrusting the ball over his head to score.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Luckily Yao was distracted by Abu thrusting the rope into his hand.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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