throw back
Example Sentences
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Deckhands throw back the stones and pack the scallops in ice below deck.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2024
He backtracked desperately, and the throw back to the infield skidded past second baseman Ozzie Albies.
From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2023
The ball ricocheted off the base off the wall and kicked cleanly to left fielder Evan Carter, whose relay throw back in forced Crawford to hold at third.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 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
Alex crouched down, afraid that one of the guards would throw back the tarpaulin and discover him, but the voices faded and he found himself alone.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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