thrusting
Example Sentences
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Rep. Robert Garcia, of Long Beach, has helped lead the House Democrats’ push to secure release of the Epstein files, thrusting the second-term congressman into the national spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times
Autumn signs with one hand before thrusting the clothes into my chest.
From Literature
Instead, two innings later, Smith delivered a swing that will change his legacy forever — thrusting him onto a pedestal both overdue and long-warranted.
From Los Angeles Times
Suddenly, it all left Snell to be the linchpin for the pitching staff — thrusting him to the center of the late-season resurgence that was soon to come.
From Los Angeles Times
But the fires destroyed thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market.
From Los Angeles Times
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