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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost thrown" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something was nearly discarded or propelled but ultimately was not.
Example: "The ball was almost thrown out of bounds, but he managed to catch it just in time."
Alternatives: "nearly tossed" or "close to being thrown".
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Inevitably, I was almost thrown out.
Passengers stated that they were almost thrown out of their bunks.
Cousin Mansur, the eldest, was carried by his brothers and almost thrown into the water.
"There was a strong wind, a cold wind, and an earthquake -- so strong I was almost thrown off the balcony.
Derbyshire sounded a little hesitant, almost thrown by the fact that everyone was friendly and she hadn't had been followed.
Some stores have almost thrown in their lot with the discounters, making their sales more frequent and trying to slug it out on price alone.
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"I almost threw it away".
CARMELO ANTHONY: I almost threw up.
"And I literally almost threw up.
"I almost threw up," he said.
I almost threw a party.
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