thrown
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- unthrown adjective
- well-thrown adjective
Example Sentences
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She described being thrown around in the last carriage and seeing luggage tumble on other passengers.
From Barron's
And again it can be the waste thrown away by people 2,000 years before that can prove to be among the most useful finds.
From BBC
Some fans who have rushed in to hug and take selfies with Speed have been swiftly thrown to the ground by his security team.
From BBC
Allen had also thrown 200 passes without an interception before being picked off in the third quarter here.
From BBC
Sho Evans of Cleveland High was thrown into the fire as a freshman guard last season.
From Los Angeles Times
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