throw back
Example Sentences
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Acuña was holding up at third, but he took off for home when the throw back to the infield ricocheted off Trea Turner’s glove for the shortstop’s second error of the night.
From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2023
It was exciting to throw guitars on a Bollywood moment, and then throw back to an old Japanese song from the '60s that I love.
From Salon • May 1, 2023
"It's not about going long but I wanted someone who would fight back, throw back," said Dubois.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023
The Reds got a break in the second when catcher Austin Nola’s throw back to Musgrove hit Colin Moran’s bat, allowing Nick Senzel to advance a base to second.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022
I throw back my coffee, watch a horsefly buzz against Aibileen’s screen door, knocking with its hard ugly head, whap, whap, whap, until it falls down on the step.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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