tossing

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Soprano Gabriella Reyes brought both menace and comedy to Catrina, tossing off her coloratura laughter and rocking her costume of silvery bones painted on black and swathed in tulle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Cataloging what I have — and tossing anything expired, dubious or otherwise a little grim — feels like a miniature form of spring cleaning.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Reuters a rescue would amount to tossing "good money after bad".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He said sometimes in the middle of the night when he’s tossing and turning, he imagines traveling street by street, just thinking about everyone on his mail route.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“I’ve had this weighed,” Dr. van Heerden said, tossing the bag with Grandmother’s gold nuggets into Nhamo’s lap.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer