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Threw


Definition:

  • () imp. of Throw.
  • (imp.) of Throw

Example Sentences:

  • (1) We wish to thank once again all the Chinese people and people around the world who have supported Beijing 2022 in this extraordinary bid journey.” Earlier, the president Xi threw his weight behind China’s bid, promising the “strongest support” for the Beijing Games in a one-minute video address to the IOC delegates.
  • (2) "They knew that and despite that they threw me out.
  • (3) Abe’s attempts to build closer ties with Russia since he took office in 2012 registered some success until Tokyo threw its weight behind G7 sanctions following Russia’s annexation of Crimea last year, and increased aid to Ukraine.
  • (4) Violence also flared before the game when 300 Torino fans tried to block the Juventus team bus from entering the stadium compound and threw stones at the vehicle, breaking one of its windows.
  • (5) Two weeks after his forced dismissal, several colleagues threw a going-away party for the retired marine officer at the Army-Navy Club on Farragut Square, a few blocks from the White House.
  • (6) "Then came the javelin and I threw a personal best.
  • (7) He told one journalist to “visit the ear doctor” and threw a banana skin at the head of a cameraman.
  • (8) Using two synchronized cameras, four experienced boxers were filmed while they threw a series of punches at a practice bag.
  • (9) And, nearly as famously, he actually threw his only draft of it away at one point, until his wife convinced him to rescue it from the rubbish.
  • (10) Shopkeepers said they were afraid to open after gunmen believed to be working for the Knights Templar cartel threw firebombs at several of the city's businesses and city hall over the weekend.
  • (11) Immigration has been central to the Trump campaign from day one: he threw his hat into the crowded presidential ring with the remark that Mexican immigrants are “bringing drugs.
  • (12) His performance was encapsulated by the shrug that was his simple response to a Celtics fan who threw beer on him after the game .
  • (13) We are harder to beat now and that is six games unbeaten now.” While Pardew threw on Yohan Cabaye, the club’s £10m record signing, the Bournemouth manager, who is close to sealing a loan move for the Roma forward Juan Iturbe, turned to the South Africa striker Tokelo Rantie, who has not scored since October last year, but he, too, failed to trouble the Palace defence.
  • (14) The Cowboys had one last chance to beat the Eagles but Kyle Orton, doing his best Tony Romo impersonation, threw an interception to end Dallas hopes.
  • (15) Who was the asshole who threw the bottle?” Matt asked, rubbing his sore spot.
  • (16) Britain threw down the gauntlet to donors on Monday by announcing that it would commit £1bn to replenish the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria on condition that other countries agreed to follow suit.
  • (17) The Nevada senator aimed his fire in particular at McConnell, who threw his support behind Trump last week when it became all but certain that the real estate mogul had clinched the nomination.
  • (18) He took Jessica's mobile out of her pocket; he carried their bodies down the stairs and, after checking no one was around, bundled them into the cramped boot of his car, bending their legs to fit them in; he collected petrol and bin bags (to protect his feet and thus conceal evidence); he drove to Lakenheath and found a lonely track; he got out where the vegetation grew thickly and he rolled the two girls down into the ditch; he climbed into the ditch and cut off their clothing - their red football shirts and their tracksuit trousers, their knickers, Holly's black bra which she and her mother had bought the day before - and then he poured petrol over their bodies and threw on a match.
  • (19) Brett Pitman was flagged offside when he finally found the net for Bournemouth in the closing minutes, which Paul Ince had to watch from the stands after the bottle he threw bounced into the crowd.
  • (20) The Chiefs lost key running back Jamaal Charles to a suspected concussion early but it did not appear to affect KC as Alex Smith threw four touchdown passes and Knile Davis ran for a score to help the Chiefs to a 38-10 lead early in the third quarter of the wild card game.

Through


Definition:

  • (prep.) From end to end of, or from side to side of; from one surface or limit of, to the opposite; into and out of at the opposite, or at another, point; as, to bore through a piece of timber, or through a board; a ball passes through the side of a ship.
  • (prep.) Between the sides or walls of; within; as, to pass through a door; to go through an avenue.
  • (prep.) By means of; by the agency of.
  • (prep.) Over the whole surface or extent of; as, to ride through the country; to look through an account.
  • (prep.) Among or in the midst of; -- used to denote passage; as, a fish swims through the water; the light glimmers through a thicket.
  • (prep.) From the beginning to the end of; to the end or conclusion of; as, through life; through the year.
  • (adv.) From one end or side to the other; as, to pierce a thing through.
  • (adv.) From beginning to end; as, to read a letter through.
  • (adv.) To the end; to a conclusion; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.
  • (a.) Going or extending through; going, extending, or serving from the beginning to the end; thorough; complete; as, a through line; a through ticket; a through train. Also, admitting of passage through; as, a through bridge.

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