throw down
verb
threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down
Examples of throw down in a Sentence
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
Recent Examples on the Web
The judge threw down his pen in visible agitation, rested his head in his hand, and, after Harris parked, ordered him to turn himself into Washtenaw County Jail by 6 p.m.
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Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
In today’s opinions newsletter: Civic engagement, criticism of Kris Mayes and throwing down the gauntlet on border security.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2024
With the game tied at 33 in the second quarter, Gordon tipped a loose ball to the middle of the floor before hustling to throw down an emphatic one-handed dunk.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Prepare to throw down a towel, soak up the sun in South Florida, and explore the excitement surrounding both land and sea.
—Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Dec. 2023
In an era when a solid set of tungsten darts is readily available on Amazon for $40, many dart players are willing to throw down $150 for a set of Black Widows.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
Stidham threw down the field, and Krull made a leaping catch with a defender draped on him during the 11-on-11 period.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 24 May 2024
Then there’s the other result of political buffoonery, when the glove is thrown down and the court battles begin.
—Patrick Wallis, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Grab a bottle of any of the area wines sold at Lake District Wine Co (ask about BOS, by a biodynamic winemaker who recently moved to Michigan from Napa) and throw down a picnic blanket near, but not too near, the beach volleyball nets at Clinch Park.
—Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
In today’s opinions newsletter: Civic engagement, criticism of Kris Mayes and throwing down the gauntlet on border security.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2024
With the game tied at 33 in the second quarter, Gordon tipped a loose ball to the middle of the floor before hustling to throw down an emphatic one-handed dunk.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
Prepare to throw down a towel, soak up the sun in South Florida, and explore the excitement surrounding both land and sea.
—Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Dec. 2023
In an era when a solid set of tungsten darts is readily available on Amazon for $40, many dart players are willing to throw down $150 for a set of Black Widows.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
Stidham threw down the field, and Krull made a leaping catch with a defender draped on him during the 11-on-11 period.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 24 May 2024
Then there’s the other result of political buffoonery, when the glove is thrown down and the court battles begin.
—Patrick Wallis, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Grab a bottle of any of the area wines sold at Lake District Wine Co (ask about BOS, by a biodynamic winemaker who recently moved to Michigan from Napa) and throw down a picnic blanket near, but not too near, the beach volleyball nets at Clinch Park.
—Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20down. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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