Example Sentences

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But while his two co-founders were throwing themselves into the business, Wayne feared losing what little savings he had if Apple failed.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“People were throwing trash and they were trespassing,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Its colonizing project was carried out just as other colonized peoples were throwing off their rulers.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

She and her daughter were throwing grapes into each other's mouths, she says, having "just a fun fight".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

When Alfred came out of the shower, Bud and Lou were throwing slow, creaky punches in the air, and laughing.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte