thrown down
Example Sentences
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Two games into this series it looks to us, the members of the jury, as though Redick has taken this allegedly open-and-shut case, this slam dunk of a trial — and thrown down a reverse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
But now that the Venetians had thrown down the gauntlet, all their reservations disappeared.
From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024
In contrast, the WRU bosses have been hiding in the pavilion, looking for a night-watchman to take on the chin music, rather than stride to the wicket to face the deliveries thrown down.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024
Over the last three decades, though, the theme parks and resorts have thrown down the welcome mats as Gay Days has become a profitable bounce between the spring break and out-of-school summer crowds.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023
The rain was still coming down, but only in large individual drops visibly and firmly thrown down one by one onto the ground.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
