spitball
Example Sentences
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Having to indulge every amateur suggestion in a spitballing session can feel as offensive as if the spitballs were literal.
From Washington Post
His employees see it as a kind of revenge move by someone who was a constant target of spitballs from the media cool kids.
From New York Times
“One way to think about plastic barriers is that they are good for blocking things like spitballs but ineffective for things like cigarette smoke,” Dr. Marr said.
From New York Times
“One way to think about plastic barriers is that they are good for blocking things like spitballs but ineffective for things like cigarette smoke,” Marr said.
From Seattle Times
She expected him to spitball a few potential ideas, but instead, Zigler — who teaches an elective course called “Making for Social Good” — asked her for permission to consult with his high school students.
From Washington Post
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