thrown

Example Sentences

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Many in Islamabad nonetheless were proud of their country's role in navigating a possible end to weeks of fighting that has killed thousands and thrown the global economy into turmoil.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“There’s going to be all sorts of curveballs thrown at you, sometimes faster than you hope,” Joly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Don't mention that to the other tech giants, who have very much thrown the kitchen sink and everything else at AI.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Oil futures rose after uncertainty was thrown over when shipping may return to normal levels through the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are even taking place on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

I kept to the shade thrown by the store awnings, averting my eyes from the other pedestrians, but well aware of the glances thrown my way.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu