- past tense form of throw.
threw
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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They were still reeling from the dramatic firing of manager Alex Cora and five of his coaches that threw the organization into turmoil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
While a federal judge threw out the case after a yearslong legal battle, Angelo said investors fled with about 90% of Yorkville’s assets under management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Muncy threw on the run to Alfonzo, who was set up on the inside of the basepath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“The U.S.-Israel war with Iran threw a major curveball at the economy,” wrote lead U.S. economist Bernard Yaros of Oxford Economics.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
He threw his arms out to catch himself, knocking the monocle from his eye.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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