thrusting
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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As amiable as the movie is from the jump, it wastes no time thrusting viewers into a world in complete peril, refusing to sugarcoat the modern realities of a once-robust industry.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
But it’s also thrusting a decades-old accounting debate back into the spotlight.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
Its thrusting imperiousness isn’t confidence but an admission of defeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
Alonso, approaching his first mid-season window as Madrid boss, could still make all this talk moot by thrusting Endrick into more first-team action before the winter break.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
Ranofer’s voice trailed away as Gebu started down the stairs, thrusting his torch into a bracket on his way.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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