lobbed

Example Sentences

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His returns were often unorthodox and he was fond of a lobbed service return to unsettle opponents.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In December, Ellison lobbed in his sixth bid, saying Paramount had offered a package that covered all the issues Warner had raised, including the need for “strong cash value” and “speed to close.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

It was a contrast to the criticisms lobbed at agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the past year that contended the data produced wasn’t up to snuff.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Bruján lobbed a 57.4 mph pitch over the middle of the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

So Roz plucked pinecones from the nearby branches and lobbed them down at the bears.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown