throw wide
Example Sentences
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However, he misfired badly, pulling his throw wide of the bag even after a diving effort by Freeman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2022
Sam Schweitez air-balled a free throw wide right late in the first half.
From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2015
Pettitte ran off the mound and slipped as he tried to retrieve the ball; made matters worse by forcing an ill-conceived throw wide of first base, allowing Arcia to advance to second.
From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2013
Gonzalez caught Ethier's throw wide of the bag and lunged to tag Aybar as he ran past, doubling him off first.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2013
Tensed for disaster, I heard the second intruder throw wide the door to the back hall.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
