throw wide
Example Sentences
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The freshman’s lone interception came on a throw wide of wide receiver Denzel Boston that sophomore cornerback Davon Banks easily snared.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
Lorenzen retrieved the ball but his off-balance throw wide of first base for an error allowed Camargo to take third.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2022
Pinch-hitter Luke Voit grounded into what seemed destined to be an inning-ending double play, but Mets second baseman Javier Baez sailed his pivot throw wide of first base, allowing pinch-runner Andrew Velazquez to scamper home.
From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2021
Sam Schweitez air-balled a free throw wide right late in the first half.
From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2015
The housemaids would open up the house, throw wide the windows, draw back the curtains.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
