thrown over
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
One such occasion was Farage's campaign launch in Clacton, Essex, where a milkshake was thrown over him.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Oil futures rose after uncertainty was thrown over when shipping may return to normal levels through the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are even taking place on Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026
The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday while white paint was thrown over the picture, with workmen acting quickly to clean it.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
A cloak of magical realism is thrown over aspects of the story that might prove too disturbing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
Woundwort, with both forefeet off the ground, was thrown over on his back on the earth pile.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
