thrusting

Example Sentences

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He stumbled forward, thrusting an arm out to brace himself against a tree.

From Literature

She bends, thrusting the calendar planner in our faces.

From Literature

He took off on a designed running play from the 12-yard line, accelerated and bounced off several defenders before diving into the end zone, thrusting the ball over his head to score.

From Los Angeles Times

Its thrusting imperiousness isn’t confidence but an admission of defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal

“On the other side of the door!” she said, thrusting a hand toward the screen, to the scene there that still played, too real to be anything but.

From Literature