throw off
Example Sentences
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He planned to play catch and throw off the mound in the coming days, and the team would monitor his response before finalizing pitching plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
The serpent reared back and managed to throw off Mrs. O’Leary.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
