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thrust

[thruhst] / θrʌst /




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The support for psychedelic therapy from the White House, especially this Republican White House, has thrust the topic into the mainstream, she said.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Horizon’s name was thrust into the news this week as the company announced a string of partnerships.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But he’s worried that means the rebound has not been sufficiently broad-based as only one of five technical gauges he calls “breadth thrust indicators” has generated a buy signal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga.—Rory McIlroy was one hole from a second consecutive victory at the Masters on Sunday when his two-shot lead was suddenly thrust into danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She took her sword and thrust it into the loamy earth.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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