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.
have been throwing
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present perfect progressiveof throw.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Rubner commented that the sheer amount of money investors have been throwing at markets this year is more than they’ve ever seen before, and not down to a few wild days, but “persistent” activity:
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
Quinn pointed to physicality as well, as something that could have been throwing off Loyd on drives and in the paint.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
After leaving the padlocks, people have been throwing the keys in the canyon.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
In the past decade, companies including Netflix, Disney, HBO, Comcast, Apple and Amazon have been throwing money around, mostly without turning a profit, to grab customers for their streaming services.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
“For thousands of years, you humans have been throwing in everything as you come across—hopes, dreams, wishes that never came true. Irresponsible waste management, if you ask me.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
