lobbed

Example Sentences

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His latest, and probably last, act was his lobbed opener that set Celtic on their way at Hampden.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Critics say the danger faced by agents whose names are made public is overblown, almost always limited to harsh and violent words lobbed from behind a laptop or phone screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

In December, Ellison lobbed in his sixth bid, saying Paramount had offered a package that covered all the issues Warner had raised, including the need for “strong cash value” and “speed to close.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

It was a contrast to the criticisms lobbed at agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the past year that contended the data produced wasn’t up to snuff.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Knowing he had only seconds, Harry straightened up, took aim, and lobbed it into the air; it landed right on target in Goyle’s cauldron.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling