thrust

Example Sentences

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But last month Ms. Ballard was thrust from obscurity into notoriety when Hachette, her publisher, announced that it was canceling her book “Shy Girl” over accusations that it was generated by artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It was the first officially confirmed high-thrust solid-fuel engine test since September last year, when state media said an engine generated a maximum thrust of 1,971 kilonewtons.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Ridings had been thrust into the limelight with her Brit Award-nominated debut in 2017, celebrated for her rich, pure-toned vocals on ballads like Lost Without You and the summery pop masterpiece Castles.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

One hundred games into her high school career, Smith is living up to the hype thrust upon her when she was named MaxPreps’ national freshman of the Year in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

He shivered, thrust his hands in his pockets, and found the note he’d written Lizza.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham