- past tense form of throw.
threw
Americanverb
verb
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"I just wasn't comfortable with his movements so I took it out of his pocket and threw it away," Ricky Jefferies told reporters.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
In Game 2 of the ALCS, Peralta threw a fastball at 99.4 mph, the hardest pitch of his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Herbert led the Chargers in rushing with 26 yards and threw for 204 yards on 22-for-37 passing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Oh, somebody threw a nappy into a sewer,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Then he balled it up and threw it to the floor under the seat.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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