a throw

Example Sentences

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He could have been home with his five kids, and instead he was rushing off the mound to take a throw at first base.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

And at that point, he simply couldn’t resist launching a throw deep down the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

When it went out for a throw the referee went back to book Caicedo who was down injured needing treatment.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

A long throw is defined by data analysts Opta as exceeding 20m, so the average length of a throw is creeping up to that.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

But the bald spot in the back of her hair kind a throw things off.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett