Example Sentences

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The tough part of the Arizona phase for Schmetzer was thrusting players back into action after such a short off-season following the MLS Cup win in Toronto.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2017

Many commentators saw her remarks as a sign that the chancellor was thrusting Germany into the forefront of international politics.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2016

On the southeastern front, Marshal Malinovsky was gathering momentum for a push into Bohemia, and south of Bohemia Marshal Tolbukhin was thrusting along the Danube toward Linz.

From Time Magazine Archive

Another Red force, farther north, was thrusting toward Hangchow, 121 miles from Shanghai.

From Time Magazine Archive

The guanine picture I was thrusting toward his face was almost certainly bogus.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson