throw out

Example Sentences

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Cox Communications, a major broadband ISP, had asked the top court to throw out a jury verdict awarding $1 billion in damages to Sony Music Entertainment and other record labels.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I will throw out two names: Emil Bove, of the U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

When she finished the drink, she couldn’t find anywhere to throw out the plastic cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

“This is a position group where it’s not always the most talented guys you throw out there,” Zach said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

“You don’t build no fires and you don’t throw out no trash.”

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck