throw up
verb
threw up; thrown up; throwing up; throws up
Phrases
throw up one's hands
: to admit defeat
in the end throws up his hands in despair—
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Examples of throw up in a Sentence
she must have eaten something that didn't agree with her because she threw up right after dinner
when the townspeople realized that the President's motorcade would be coming through on its way to the conference, they threw up a hasty “Welcome” sign
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United’s new head coach tackles his first game in charge, and with the 39-year-old expected to implement the three-at-the-back system that became his hallmark at Portugal’s Sporting CP, his vision throws up a bevvy of selection dilemmas.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
The dramatic photos show the black horse throwing up its head and Prince Andrew pulling back on the reins while up in the stirrups, reacting to get the animal under control.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Daboll stormed around on the sidelines and threw up his hands whenever Jones made key mistakes.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Carl Anka, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
The dramatic photos show the black horse throwing up its head and Prince Andrew pulling back on the reins while up in the stirrups, reacting to get the animal under control.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Daboll stormed around on the sidelines and threw up his hands whenever Jones made key mistakes.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Throw up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20up. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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