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It’s not as if its overtime will throw off any other shows since “The Late Late Show” and “After Midnight” preceded it in death.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Despite the pressure on the Jam Tarts, Colin has managed to throw off any last-minute nerves.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Keeping satellites cool as AI chips throw off heat is a major hurdle in making orbital data centers cost competitive with infrastructure on the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Treasuries, which throw off income to their sponsors.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The cold, wet weather and the lack of heating in the police barracks were making it hard for Don Hume to throw off the cold—or whatever it was that was lingering in his chest.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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