throw back
Example Sentences
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From his seat on the warning track, Canzone managed to make a heads-up throw back to the infield — a one-hopper to second base that kept the Cubs’ Michael Busch from advancing past first base.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
He backtracked desperately, and the throw back to the infield skidded past second baseman Ozzie Albies.
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
All he had to do was hit a few more steps, spread his arms, throw back his head and laugh into the lights.
From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2022
How rarely did other people's faces take of you and throw back to you your own expression, your own innermost trembling thought?
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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