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threw

American  
[throo] / θru /

verb

  1. a simple past tense of throw.


threw British  
/ θruː /

verb

  1. the past tense of throw

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Threw a nifty bounce pass to Adem Bona for a dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2023

“Felt good the entire time. Threw all the pitches, so everything’s good.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2022

Not to be overlooked was Dustin Johnson, one of the most stress-free players in golf — at least he looks that way — who uttered words rarely heard: "Threw me for a loop."

From Fox News • Aug. 20, 2021

Fact: Threw 76 touchdown passes in 24 starts the past two seasons.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2020

Threw piece of turtle meat in front of nose.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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