Example Sentences

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USC right-hander Grant Govel, who had thrown 89 pitches over 5⅔ innings on Friday, retired the first seven Aggies before Bear Harrison hit a solo home run to left-center field in the third.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Powell’s term as chair ends May 15, and Sen. Thom Tillis on Sunday said he would support the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, lifting a hurdle that had thrown the Fed’s future leadership into doubt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Creative industries Minster Ian Murray said the value of video games to the British economy "has been overlooked" for too long, and the government had "thrown its full support behind the sector".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

No one on Cedar Springs Terrace knew Cynthia or had thrown a party the night before.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Nathan carried the small picnic basket with bottles of punch and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that Lily had thrown together at the last minute.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English