throwing out

Example Sentences

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The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s worth pausing here to say: it can be surprisingly easy to slip into guilt when you start throwing out food.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

All three have since recalled destroying or throwing out the family's belongings - from furniture to photo albums - in an attempt to cancel their father's existence.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

I’m left wondering if we are just chasing after whatever bait they’re throwing out there.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

As the book keeper was ill, Sander was given the task of holding the play book and throwing out lines to players who were floundering.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood