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Example Sentences
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Japan has developed a habit of throwing cash hither and yon to no good effect other than to accumulate debt.
“Now he’s standing on deck, cursing the wind or lack thereof, and praying for a breeze. Looks like his prayers are soon answered, for a storm kicks up and blows them hither and yon.”
From Literature
So Adam fights the Justice folks, hurling them hither and yon and being by them hurled.
From Seattle Times
Pompeo is exploring a presidential candidacy in the orthodox way, campaigning for Republican candidates hither and yon, falling in love with Iowa’s vistas and Iowans’ wisdom, etc.
From Washington Post
But these types of deals — trades that send Pro Bowl quarterbacks and wideouts hither and yon — will only reinforce that idea.
From Washington Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
