Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
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This one came down to possessions, and Brooklyn gave away too many of them.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The Colts would not have made a trade of that magnitude, which essentially gave away their chance to draft a franchise quarterback in the first round over the next two years, if they weren’t fully invested in Jones.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Christian then landed a forearm smash on Lyanco, at the very same moment he was being kicked in the flank by an airborne Alonso.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sandlin, who is rehabbing from elbow surgery, still has not pitched in a Cactus League game.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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D'Avian Houston pitched in with 11 points and six assists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ace Valentine chipped in 13 points, Josh Odunowo added 8, and Jose Roberto Tanchyn contributed 7 points and 10 rebounds.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sean Mondragon chipped in 13 points for Brennan.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Younger said Presidio Junction presented a solid opportunity to invest in perhaps the area’s largest retail center other than Alliance Town Center, at a prime location that’s still growing.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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In contrast to that excitement, the Oscar for best supporting actor provided almost no drama whatsoever.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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That could, some insiders say, be the current trend, three-year contracts, instead of five or six, with enough resources provided to give the new coach a chance to rebuild quickly through the transfer portal.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Emails reviewed by The Sacramento Bee showed how the endowment donated the tower on the heels of a proposal to merge KVIE and CapRadio.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before being studied, the fossil was held by local collector Li-Ren Hou, who later donated it to National Taiwan University, where it was formally analyzed and preserved.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Also, the group wants to hear from people who were homeless during the fires and from those who volunteered to help with their time, resources or donations, the county reported.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s because her friend and fellow actor, Melissa Peterman, has volunteered for the job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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