toss
Example Sentences
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Most of England's batsmen got good starts earlier after Brook won the toss and chose to bat.
From Barron's
It was in stark contrast to Lee's finish Saturday, when the 27-year-old had bogeyed the final two holes and dramatically tossed his ball into the Pacific Ocean in frustration.
From Barron's
A bit of tinkering – stripping the original’s heavy bassline, tossing in his lithe falsetto and a playful guitar to hold everything aloft – made the one-time throwaway into something immortal.
From Salon
Earlier, England's bowlers found their mojo and vindicated Brook's decision to field on winning the toss.
From Barron's
Perky Dad tosses a fry in the direction of his mouth, but it bounces off his nose and lands on the dashboard.
From Literature
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