throw off

Example Sentences

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Late edits to a speech, and the resulting changes to the words on the screen, threaten to throw off his delivery.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Canada will grab and jostle the U.S., get physical and hope to throw off their mojo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

As the rising costs of everyday expenses stretches household budgets “even if you’re on top of your finances,” sudden price increases can throw off an entire budget, said Devin Miller, chief executive of SecureSave.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

I don’t want to throw off my asset allocation.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

I quickly throw off my wet clothes, put on some sweats, and creep down the stairs.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass