throw
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Throw in state, city or local taxes and for many the figure will be over 60%.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Throw in a stricter whistle from referees, who are less inclined to award fouls when Harden swerves out of the way to draw contact, and basketball’s great machine goes haywire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Throw in the fact that Ryan Coogler’s historical horror smash “Sinners” was up for a record 16 awards, and genuine, defiant progress in the face of constant inhuman brutality seemed like a real possibility.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
Throw in the famous Seahawks 12s and a flight back across the country for the 49ers from Philadelphia on a short week and there's just too much in the home side's favour.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
Throw in a little terror, a little nausea, and a little Holy moly, how am I going to survive this, and you’re halfway there.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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