The major 'thrust' of their research [=the main reason they are doing their research] will be to find practical applications.
Fame was 'thrust upon' her. [=she became famous even though she did not try or want to be famous]
He 'thrust' his way through the crowd. [=he went through the crowd by pushing people aside]
(..) C'mon. Say woof. Say woof. Then, shake. Shake. Come forward. Front thrust. Begin. Begin. Begin. Damn! Begin. (..)2007 Kantoku · Banzai!