- present participle of toss.
tossing
Example Sentences
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Tossing a lifeline to embattled President Javier Milei before Argentina’s midterm election in October looked like the financial equivalent of a Hail Mary football pass.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
Tossing a great player like Austin Reaves early in his career while we keep the worn-out old guys.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025
Tossing old panels in the dump costs about 50 cents to $1.80 each, according to the Electric Power Research Institute, an independent research group.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023
Tossing food scraps in the trash takes less effort than bagging compostable items for a weekly trip to the transfer station.
From Salon • Aug. 24, 2022
Tossing the bones aside, he reached for a leg.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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