throw off

Example Sentences

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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

Despite the pressure on the Jam Tarts, Colin has managed to throw off any last-minute nerves.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Historically, these groves would throw off 500 boxes per acre.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

But we went through the wood awfully quickly, and while a coal fire burns hot, a wood fire doesn’t throw off much heat.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls