thrown over
Example Sentences
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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
With the microphone cord thrown over her shoulder, she stands like a seasoned pro.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
And for the first time, I saw Wab and Chi-Boy for what they were as they stood there, his long arm thrown over her shoulders: a couple.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
