throwing out

Example Sentences

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The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s worth pausing here to say: it can be surprisingly easy to slip into guilt when you start throwing out food.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

All three have since recalled destroying or throwing out the family's belongings - from furniture to photo albums - in an attempt to cancel their father's existence.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Jaxson Hayes came to the post-game podium wearing a Dodgers jersey, one he had received with his name and the No. 11 on the back from throwing out the first-pitch at a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

But I could see us, Lucas back from Vietnam and me, throwing out in the field on a blue summer day.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt