lob
Example Sentences
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He’s used that same platform to lob explosive accusations at critics and allies alike, blowing up a professional and personal relationship with President Donald Trump by tying him to the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
She has been in electric form for Chelsea in recent weeks, including scoring an audacious lob in their Women's Champions League quarter-final defeat by Arsenal.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
There is no public list of employees or advisers to which to lob an appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Reaves threw a lob to James for a dunk, bringing the crowd to its feet.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
I stumbled backward, but it was enough time for Marcus to lob a pass to Todd for an easy layup.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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