thrown

Example Sentences

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The timeline of the mission had been thrown into question after the New Glenn rocket developed by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin exploded during a ground test late last month, damaging the launchpad infrastructure.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“What struck me in researching this book was the perseverance, fortitude and tenacity that these families show. So many people would have thrown up their hands and given up,” Butts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

If Scott had thrown a scoreless inning and sent the game into the 10th, Roberts planned to have Ohtani pinch hit for Miguel Rojas, the third batter due up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He has already thrown 350 pitches at 100 mph, which is more than any starter has ever thrown in a full season since reliable data became available in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Dad worked so hard to be able to afford the tuition, and if I get thrown out now, it’ll really crush him.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold