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threw

American  
[throo] / θru /

verb

  1. a simple past tense of throw.

threw British  
/ θruː /

verb

  1. the past tense of throw

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Now his mother, a nurse in Derby, campaigns with the man who threw that single punch in 2011.

From BBC

Issues that weren’t a problem when the home was built in 1974, such as its height and its closeness to the ocean, threw up roadblocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Against mostly weaker competition during his final year in college, he still threw 12 interceptions in 13 games.

From The Wall Street Journal

The luxury party planner recently threw a “K-pop Demon Hunters” birthday party for an 8-year-old in a New Jersey Country club where they served platters of sushi.

From The Wall Street Journal

But on the ensuing possession, Maiava threw into heavy coverage in the seam.

From Los Angeles Times

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