throw
verb (used with object)
to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist.
had thrown
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past perfectof throw.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She also believed that Oklahoma’s justice system had thrown the book at Walters as a convenient way to clear a vexing case.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
In a way, it really was something I had thrown together.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Killens said LAS had "thrown the kitchen sink" at the situation, including cancelling all non-essential training and non-essential meetings to deploy more staff to the front line.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
No one had thrown 50 since 1988, when Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser set the record with 59.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
He thought someone had thrown a rope inside his house for another evil sign, but then it moved!
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
