throw
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Rangers second baseman Justin Foscue bobbled the ball and first baseman Jake Burger couldn’t cleanly field his throw, allowing Walton to advance from second to score the game-winning run.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
“You can’t throw a rock without hitting a machine shop out here. So we can be within driving proximity of just thousands of potential customers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
He has been able to lock down attackers, defend properly and also the assists with the long throw.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“We essentially throw the kitchen sink at it,” says Haskin.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
“Would have been better if I didn’t throw the postcards away first,” I mutter.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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