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  • past tense form of throw.
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threw

[throo] / θru /




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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

They threw in another warning: There’s a risk of demand for new stocks like SpaceX diluting valuations for existing AI winners.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He then fetched a lifebuoy and repeatedly threw a line into the water, but none were able to grasp it.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

By the time Angels right fielder Jo Adell collected the ball and threw to the cutoff man, three runs were scored.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Torak threw back his hood and stared about him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver



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