threw
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Foothill 3, Servite 0: Caden Lauridsen, younger brother of USC pitcher Gavin Lauridsen, threw a one-hit shutout in the Division 2 victory.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The House version got rid of the divestment requirement—and after that change was implemented, many lawmakers and housing industry groups threw their support behind the bill.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
But as the Cavaliers’ lead dwindled in the fourth quarter and the New York crowd roared to life, everything the Knicks threw up was suddenly finding the net.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The spell broke and she threw her phone at the wall in fury.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
I was just fumbling for my mom’s key when Elliot threw out a hand to stop me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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