thrown

Example Sentences

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Thrown back into the job market, Curtis only received a handful of interviews from her 200 applications and ended up seeking public assistance like SNAP, Medicaid and unemployment benefits.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

“Garfield Thrown Out the Window” replaces the third panel with Garfield getting thrown out of a window.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024

Thrown on in the 81st minute, Joselu capitalised on a Manuel Neuer error to equalise and followed it up with a quick second to send the Spaniards to yet another Champions League final.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

Thrown into an environment in which he was doubted and bullied, Sam, like Ted, doesn’t respond with confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2022

Thrown completely off course, the São José, dragging its anchor, was thrown up onto huge rocks and began to splinter apart.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler