spitball
Example Sentences
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Put down some of each on paper and spitball some numbers so you know what you’re working toward.
From Slate • May 6, 2024
What they’ve done, figuratively, is throw a spitball at the teacher and put their heads down before he can turn around.
From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023
Aided by his spitball, he pitched 10 scoreless innings, helping the Giants win, 8-6, after 23 innings, in one of the longest games in baseball history.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022
Like when Tony got a spitball stuck under young Travis’ eyelid.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2022
A spitball heads toward Mr. Garfield, not at him, not a suspension-worthy offense, just a warning shot.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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