throw back

Example Sentences

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Taking that as her cue, Cassiopeia climbed up on the bench, threw back her head, and began to sing: “A pail full of flounder, Agatha!”

From Literature

Not knowing what else to do, Penelope threw back her head.

From Literature

In answer, Madame Ionesco threw back her head and howled.

From Literature

Then the gull threw back his head and screeched, “Who wants to start some trouble?”

From Literature

They’re stretching out their hamstrings, wrapping tape tight around their hands, and throwing back cans of energy drink.

From Los Angeles Times