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threw

[throo] / θru /




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Facing elimination, UCF threw five pitchers at the Bruins’ lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

She threw away an old pan, thinking maybe she had burned some grease on it while cooking chicken that day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Newport Harbor 8, Aquinas 0: Keaton Anderson threw a three-hitter, striking out five and walking one, to send the Sailors into the Division 2 semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Mr. Sullivan recounts the 1919 Black Sox scandal, in which members of the Chicago White Sox threw the World Series.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

I threw up in my mouth when she said that, because it’s what I want but don’t want.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam



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