throw off
Example Sentences
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The gleam of a cellphone or a car’s headlights also can throw off the courtship ritual by distracting the bugs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
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
It should throw off $1 billion a year of free cash flow in a couple of years.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Despite the pressure on the Jam Tarts, Colin has managed to throw off any last-minute nerves.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
In the dim light of a low fire, she saw him throw off his blankets.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
