throw off

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t throw off income, and that’s one reason why advisors generally advocate an allocation of no more than 5% of your portfolio.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

A wobble in U.S. tech stocks wasn’t enough to throw off the gains, though the tech-heavy Nasdaq traded down premarket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

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

"Until quite recently, I hadn't managed to throw off the memory of children who needed to be gently coaxed through their dialogue in a big scary film studio."

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

You throw off your troubles as best you can, square your shoulders, and reach within.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove