thrown

Example Sentences

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While the idea of pretty-in-pink Elle Woods being thrown into the grunge of 90s Seattle is "cute enough on paper", in reality it feels "thin and forced", wrote the Wrap's Marah Eakin, external.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

In his father’s view, he wasn’t being thrown the ball enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The woman claimed that the street vendor had thrown the Mexican seasoning — Tajin — on her face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

These might include karaoke nights, themed bingo happy hours, and raves, often thrown with well-respected collectives.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

You’re thrown by the wavy line of print on the fourth question.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith