threw
Example Sentences
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“Fast forward approximately 30 years later,” Hunt says, “Kansas City threw its hat in the ring in a big way.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Mexico, Mexico!" crowds shouted as they threw their arms in the air, many dressed in the bright green jersey of the Mexican national team.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In a high-profile visit in May, French President Emmanuel Macron threw his support behind Pashinyan, embracing the Armenian leader as a dear friend.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Pitcher, Julian Garcia, St. John Bosco, Sr.: The Long Beach State commit threw a one-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts in the Southern Section Division 1 final and finished 9-1 with a 0.80 ERA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The sky was cracking blue, and the guys had their jackets slung over their shoulders as they laughed and threw fake punches at one another.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
