toss
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After the home side lost a crucial toss and were hustled out for only 140, it was vital they made use of the favourable bowling conditions after two lengthy rain delays.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
If “to toss and mangle these poor human bodies was the . . . law of Nature,” Thoreau asks us, “why waste any time in awe or pity?”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Fed-fund futures were roughly pricing in a coin toss in terms of the chances of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve by March 2027, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Drain and dry them well — this part matters — then toss with olive oil and spices and roast until they’re slightly crunchy on the outside.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
She doesn’t look sad anymore as she walks to the front of the room and, with a toss of her hair, delivers an energetic presentation about Amelia Earhart.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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