throw down
verb
threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down
Examples of throw down in a Sentence
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
Recent Examples on the Web
That is, just throwing down chargers as close to major highways as possible with little regard for amenities.
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Google has thrown down the gauntlet in its battle with California lawmakers and news publishers over compensation for content.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
New Orleans led 98-89 at the end of the third quarter and blew the game open early in the fourth
McCollum hit a 3-pointer to put New Orleans up 118-100 and Cody Zeller threw down an alley-oop dunk to push the lead to 20, sending thousands of fans to the exits with 6:48 remaining.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
The scene inside what should have been the living room at 4631 N. Seventh Ave. was the stuff of local legends with its crowded parquet dance floor inches from the live musicians throwing down.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Swatting George’s first-quarter jumper and throwing down a nifty fast-break alley-oop from Tre Mann over him certainly proved that.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Fox opened the fourth quarter with another 3 and then threw down an alley-oop dunk from Malik Monk off a steal from Ellis.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2024
The exclamation point of the win came when Salako drove to the paint and threw down a one-handed slam with a minute left in the fourth quarter to put Athenian up 17 and seal the state title.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
The Bulldogs cut the deficit to two with 38 seconds left, when Achor Achor, who had been cramping late, threw down a thunderous dunk.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Google has thrown down the gauntlet in its battle with California lawmakers and news publishers over compensation for content.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
New Orleans led 98-89 at the end of the third quarter and blew the game open early in the fourth
McCollum hit a 3-pointer to put New Orleans up 118-100 and Cody Zeller threw down an alley-oop dunk to push the lead to 20, sending thousands of fans to the exits with 6:48 remaining.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
The scene inside what should have been the living room at 4631 N. Seventh Ave. was the stuff of local legends with its crowded parquet dance floor inches from the live musicians throwing down.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Swatting George’s first-quarter jumper and throwing down a nifty fast-break alley-oop from Tre Mann over him certainly proved that.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Fox opened the fourth quarter with another 3 and then threw down an alley-oop dunk from Malik Monk off a steal from Ellis.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2024
The exclamation point of the win came when Salako drove to the paint and threw down a one-handed slam with a minute left in the fourth quarter to put Athenian up 17 and seal the state title.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
The Bulldogs cut the deficit to two with 38 seconds left, when Achor Achor, who had been cramping late, threw down a thunderous dunk.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20down. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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