thrown down
Example Sentences
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But now that the Venetians had thrown down the gauntlet, all their reservations disappeared.
From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024
From there, a challenge was thrown down and the plan was concocted for them to meet at All-Star weekend.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024
On the very next play, left guard Emmanuel Pregnon was thrown down with ease by a Notre Dame defender, and Williams was mobbed again.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2023
“The Ride” isn’t only about the sport - but also about getting back in the saddle after being thrown down in the arena of life.
From Washington Times • May 31, 2023
A crutch misplaced and he could be thrown down upon the frozen wooden planking, or into the ice-encrusted snow.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
