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Example Sentences

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Japan has developed a habit of throwing cash hither and yon to no good effect other than to accumulate debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

So Adam fights the Justice folks, hurling them hither and yon and being by them hurled.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

Over the last two weeks, as college athletes race hither and yon for endorsement deals in the name, image and likeness era, Martin McNair has wished he could tap the brakes.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2021

He ambles hither and yon investigating such everyday subjects as sneakers, ice cream and denim.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2019

“Harr, warra you’m be about, a layin’ in yon road?”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques