throw someone
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"If you throw someone into this environment and they are not quite ready we have seen how harsh it can be," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
As for sink or swim tactics: They work for some people, but they traumatize others, and sometimes when you throw someone into the deep end, they just drown.
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2023
“The idea that these landlords are itching to throw someone out is a lot of hooey.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2021
It's not yet clear to me precisely when Trump feels it is necessary to throw someone out of his administration, that is, to end their employment.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2018
He bowed to Cyrus, called him “Senator,” and indicated that he would give Adam a room if he had to throw someone out.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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