tossed off
Example Sentences
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Muriel Spark and children’s literature may seem like an odd pairing, but one morning in the mid-1960s, the Scottish novelist tossed off three such stories in a London hotel room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Judge Rakoff tossed off some instruction on how the standard for defamation is proven in the United States, then gave way to opening statements.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2025
Walz's best set came before the convention, on Aug. 6, when he tossed off a killer jab at Vance's expense.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2024
Before that Brady hearing could take place, Connolly filed his motion to get Lowenthal tossed off the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2023
I clutched the hand of the boy next to me with all the strength I had, sensing that if I did not hold on I would be tossed off.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
