Sentence examples for were thrust from inspiring English sources

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were thrust

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To make advance with force.

  • We thrust at the enemy with our forces.

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Microphones were thrust into his face.

Both women were thrust into politics by violence.

"We were thrust into a situation we weren't prepared for.

Microphones from national and local affiliates were thrust toward the sign.

They all were thrust on that stage without understanding what had just happened.

Just a few weeks later, though, Mr. Romney and Mr. McKinnon were thrust into new roles.

Every time the Hirds stepped outside, the snouts of TV microphones were thrust in their faces.

Similar accolades were thrust upon Steve Young and even John Elway.

From Ellis Island they were thrust into the Bronx, where Ulryk found work cleaning toilets.

When Germany occupied Rome in 1943, Morante and Moravia were thrust into an uncomfortable intimacy.

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The actors themselves were thrust into a national spotlight.

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