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

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

Also, his tendency of putting his left foot forward and leaning on it could throw off his balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 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

She would throw off all her cares and become young again, running with me or taking a turn at flying the kite.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep