Example Sentences

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Tit-for-tat strikes in recent days have thrust one of the world’s key chokepoints for energy into the crossfire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The rare move highlighted deep political and legal tensions over immigration enforcement that have thrust the Midwestern state and its largest city into the international spotlight.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The last two weeks have thrust Vonn back onto the international stage as well as the podium, which she climbed in four of her first five races this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The Bucs offensive line has been a liability at times this season, in part because injuries have thrust young, inexperienced backups into starting roles.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023

He suggested–presciently as it turned out–that the crunching together of continents could have thrust up the world’s mountain chains.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson