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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
"I've come to realize that it suits me going hither and yon," he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2019
I spoke right up and said, “No, sir! You go on in and see him. I’ll wait over yon by that tree.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
