threw
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Threw a nifty bounce pass to Adem Bona for a dunk.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2023
The song “I Just Threw Out the Love of My Dreams” was a B-side from “Pinkerton,” and now it’s getting 100,000 streams a day.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022
“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
“I kind of got in trouble. Threw Leo’s hat out the window.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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