throw out

Example Sentences

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Cox Communications, a major broadband ISP, had asked the top court to throw out a jury verdict awarding $1 billion in damages to Sony Music Entertainment and other record labels.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

There is no indication that Congress wanted to throw out these ballots.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

When she finished the drink, she couldn’t find anywhere to throw out the plastic cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

“This is a position group where it’s not always the most talented guys you throw out there,” Zach said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

“I was over in the ash cans on the East Side, but those rich people don’t throw out as much garbage as they should.”

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden