Sentence examples for was being thrust from inspiring English sources

For someone known for his unselfishness, he was being thrust into an awkward, and demanding, dual role.

Protests were lodged by some Democratic National Committee leaders, particularly African-Americans, who complained that the choice was being thrust upon them.

What I had to deal with -- and not very successfully -- when I was a new Muslim was being thrust to the front and asked to answer the most complicated legalistic questions.

There was a time, perhaps 10 years ago, when in meetings like these, people were still debating the model of "development" that was being thrust on them by the New Economic Policy.

Next, his hand was pressed against mine and money was being thrust into it.

But today Jones is being thrust into a prominent role.

Bourgeois's legacy is being thrust back into popular culture.

"She's being thrust into the limelight to appease shareholders.

"Career change is being thrust upon people rather than being a personal choice.

Like the president himself, he is being thrust into a demanding job after a nondescript career.

Now, suddenly, those longstanding problems are being thrust into wider view.