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

I will throw out two names: Emil Bove, of the U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 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 throw out the water, saying the prayer to the loa of the night who watch with bright eyes from the darkened sky.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez