lobbed

Example Sentences

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His returns were often unorthodox and he was fond of a lobbed service return to unsettle opponents.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Hall then lobbed the game-winning touchdown pass to Mason Taylor at the back of the end zone in the final minutes to set up victory.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

He says “Oklahoma!” is “nostalgic for a world that never existed,” but such a charge could be lobbed at many other wonderful period pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Bruján lobbed a 57.4 mph pitch over the middle of the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Then my stupid brother took off his stupid sweaty socks and lobbed them over at me.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt