thrown over
Example Sentences
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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
The Sultan this morning/afternoon is in full military regalia, a green jacket with tassels thrown over the shoulder and a military cap, his usual outfit for hosting.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025
The video edited the Reform UK leader's words from a clip making light of the incident where a milkshake was thrown over him, so that he appeared to make an obscene reference to bodily fluids.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2024
This table, with a blanket thrown over it, had made me a tent or a pirate’s cove when I was small.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
