throw back
Example Sentences
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Acuña was holding up at third, but he took off for home when the throw back to the infield ricocheted off Trea Turner’s glove for the shortstop’s second error of the night.
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
"It's not about going long but I wanted someone who would fight back, throw back," said Dubois.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023
It makes me sick, having to throw back the shorts, but you got to do it.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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