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He backtracked desperately, and the throw back to the infield skidded past second baseman Ozzie Albies.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2023

It was exciting to throw guitars on a Bollywood moment, and then throw back to an old Japanese song from the '60s that I love.

From Salon • May 1, 2023

"It's not about going long but I wanted someone who would fight back, throw back," said Dubois.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023

Fishers are required to measure lobsters from eyes to tail and must throw back the crustaceans if they’re too large or too small.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

He moved quickly to throw back the sheet but stopped with a hiss at the creak or scratch of his shoulder, which he had forgotten in bis sleep.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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