thrown

Example Sentences

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The unit’s future was thrown into doubt after its public work was halted despite winning praise from AI developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

He has had a lot thrown at him over the past two years, so there is a lot of pressure on him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He had not cried when he was sent to live with strangers, or when he learned his mother had fled the hospital and by extension him, when he’d thrown the clock and dented the wall.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman