thrown
Example Sentences
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The collision is thought to have thrown enormous amounts of dust and debris into the atmosphere, reducing sunlight and contributing to a dramatic period of cooling known as an impact winter.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Recently, entertainment newsletter The Ankler discussed the rise of influencer/celeb podcaster culture and the demands being thrown around as these content creators grow as big as the stars they interview.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
A federal judge rejected AMC’s bid to have the case thrown out in 2024, and it was set to go to trial in October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
It is springtime in Los Angeles, the flowers are blooming and Ari is excited to be going to a party thrown by a friend of her roommate’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Elliot had essentially thrown the contents of a toilet used by a boatful of sailors over the top of me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
