Sentence examples for for throwing down from inspiring English sources

Aaron was mollified when he learned that President Obama, realizing things were dire, privately sought the counsel of a former Democratic president known for throwing down in debates.

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As mobile users will be more inclined to tip with a mobile wallet (which carries less psychological guilt for throwing down an extra dollar or two as you can't see or touch it), baristas will likely see a huge spike in tips.

DUBAI/BEIRUT, May 20 (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani pledged on Saturday to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for, throwing down a defiant challenge to his hardline opponents after securing a decisive re-election for a second term.

But the larger issue isn't whether we should admire Feinberg for finessing his way to a middle ground or jeer him for not throwing down the gauntlet.

The CNN chief scoffed at reports that other cable news outlets had eclipsed his network once and for all, throwing down this gauntlet: "We are going to win May sweeps with Hurricane Katrina".

For those throwing down the AED2,250 (about $612) per person, they can be assured that the ride will not disappoint.

It was about Channing Frye breaking an 0-for-18 streak by throwing down threes and pumping up fists.

With these measures and the accompanying backhanders about "freedom and liberty," Obama is at once showing goodwill, testing the waters for dialogue, and throwing down challenges.

A state board voted to end health insurance for more than 60,000 children because of the budget amendments.Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison launched her campaign for governor of Texas, throwing down a strong challenge to Rick Perry, the incumbent.

Que Bajo is New York's best tropical bass party, and this weekend, the crew are throwing down for Red Bull Music Academy Festival in New York City.