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]
(..) the left engine was recovered. There was extensive damage to the fan blades of the engine, compressor blades were fractured. And aerial veins missing. So no thrust. As you testified, it was completely destroyed. The Aircraft's data was wrong. I'd like to add something to a personal note: (..)2016 Sully