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threw

American  
[throo] / θru /

verb

  1. a simple past tense of throw.

threw British  
/ θruː /

verb

  1. the past tense of throw

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Another girl — he did not know who — threw her arms around his neck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Palos Verdes 3, Mira Costa 2: Kai Van Scoyoc had two hits and two RBIs and also threw five innings in Palos Verdes’ win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Little over four years ago, LIV threw wads of money at a host of star names and shook the sport to its core with its promise of revolution.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He threw a nurse out of the house, locked himself in his room and said he didn’t want to see anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A badger peppered with gray fur threw his head back and laughed, a raucous sound that invited others to join.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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