throw off
Example Sentences
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The German was supposed to be the elite coach who would make the difference when it mattered, throw off the perceived cloak of conservatism that held back England under Southgate.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The gleam of a cellphone or a car’s headlights also can throw off the courtship ritual by distracting the bugs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
It’s not as if its overtime will throw off any other shows since “The Late Late Show” and “After Midnight” preceded it in death.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
These tests might make sense for high-risk patients, Klemes says, but they can throw off false positives and often require follow-up testing to make a definitive diagnosis.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
Huge dark eyes, full red lips, lashes that throw off bits of light when I blink.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
