('American football') The quarterback 'threw' a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception]
She 'threw' all her efforts 'into' the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense]
She 'threw' everything she had 'into' winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match]
(..) and not wait for the baby elephant? She was more worried about herself than about the baby. I only had moments to react. I slammed on the gas, threw it into a loop, and the calf trumpeted. All hell brook loose. The mom elephant heard her baby crying for help and headed back. (..)1989 Dva lidi v zoo