Thrust in example sentence

It was in this position, and in the full light of day, that our hero thought fit to thrust forward his boot and press the pretty foot of Madame de Renal, whose open-work stocking and smart Parisian shoe were evidently attracting the gaze of the gallant Sub-Prefect.

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It all began for him during World War II, when at age 17 he found himself thrust into a forged documents workshop.

Four little engines, 22 kilos thrust each, turbines, working with kerosene.

Chemical rockets provide too much thrust, too much push.

The reason, I think, is that the pensioners believe they've chosen to be pensioners, whereas the young unemployed feel it's been thrust upon them.

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