- past participle of throw.
thrown
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Thrown back into the job market, Curtis only received a handful of interviews from her 200 applications and ended up seeking public assistance like SNAP, Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
From Salon • May 3, 2025
“Garfield Thrown Out the Window” replaces the third panel with Garfield getting thrown out of a window.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024
Thrown on in the 81st minute, Joselu capitalised on a Manuel Neuer error to equalise and followed it up with a quick second to send the Spaniards to yet another Champions League final.
From BBC • May 28, 2024
Thrown into an environment in which he was doubted and bullied, Sam, like Ted, doesn’t respond with confrontation.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2022
Thrown off balance, Sorrento lost control and tripped over his own mammoth feet.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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