thrust suddenly

Frequency: 6.68.0 per million words

to push unexpectedly

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Examples (10)

  • She suddenly thrust out her arm to stop him.
  • The door suddenly thrust open, revealing a dark hallway.
  • He suddenly thrust his hand into his pocket, searching for keys.
  • A sharp pain suddenly thrust through her leg.
  • With a loud bang, the heavy box was suddenly thrust forward.
  • The politician's unexpected comments suddenly thrust him into the spotlight.
  • As the car skidded, he suddenly thrust his foot on the brake.
  • The boat was suddenly thrust sideways by a rogue wave.
  • She felt a sense of dread suddenly thrust upon her.
  • The news suddenly thrust them into a state of panic.