throw off

Example Sentences

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After they abandoned their scooters for a van, it headed for the suburbs "to throw off the investigators by entering an area not covered by cameras", the source added.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 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

Crypto tokens don’t throw off interest or dividends.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 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

I waited for Mother to throw off the quilt and scold us.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson