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thrust upon



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But some commanders in chief have international affairs thrust upon them.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

It had character thrust upon it by history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

But for me it’s pretty natural — when attention is thrust upon me, a flamboyance emerges.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Anyone can have that destiny thrust upon them.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Justice’s circumstances were different from my own, and after the regent’s death he had important new responsibilities thrust upon him.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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