throwing
- present participle of throw.
Example Sentences
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“First and foremost, I’m thinking about sun protection,” said James Harris, co-host of the men’s fashion podcast Throwing Fits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Throwing negativity at someone almost assures it’ll come back to you, and then you’ll be off balance.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025
After all, that is exactly what Mamdani was doing as he traipsed from Throwing Fits to Derek Thompson to Charlamagne tha God.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025
"Throwing more money at the NHS doesn't necessarily help if they don't sort that out," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025
Throwing caution to the wind, he left the cover of the house and ran out into the open, trying to stay low and hoping his dark clothes would keep him invisible.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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