throw over
Example Sentences
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Earlier on, Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez had tipped a Schade long throw over the bar even though nobody had appeared to touch it on the way through.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
Despite trying to continue to throw over the final month of the regular season, in hopes of making a return in time for the playoffs, Kershaw’s toe failed to cooperate.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024
On a second down early against the Chargers, Tagovailoa lofted a throw over the middle of the field toward Hill, who couldn’t even locate the ball.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Mohammed Shami contrived to lob a throw over a team-mate's head when attempting some relay fielding and England ran four.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022
I sat on a park bench, watched a man toss a football to his son, telling him to not sidearm the ball, to throw over the shoulder.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
