thrust back
Example Sentences
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Riding a wave of hype and capital, quantum computing was thrust back into the spotlight last month as the U.S. government made a $2 billion bet on the technology.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The solution looks good for now, but she and Andy know that change could come at a moment’s notice, and they could once again be thrust back into preservation mode.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
Jackson’s life story has been thrust back into the headlines following the release of the biopic, “Michael,” which hit theaters on April 24.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Many manufacturers, retailers, importers and others are being thrust back into a holding pattern reminiscent of last year, when uncertainty over tariffs made even the basics of business hard to figure out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
The older woman sat bolt upright and put her feet to the floor, and thrust back the leaves from her face.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
