How to Use throw over in a Sentence

throw over

verb
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  • Who decides what to keep, and what to throw over the side?
    — Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • Browning’s best play of the day was a throw over the middle of the field between the safeties to Boyd.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 31 July 2023
  • His best ball came on a throw over the middle to tight end Alex Lines.
    — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Porowski wore a skirt and vest with a jacket thrown over the top.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The golf cart rolled several times and was thrown over 100 yards.
    — Greg Cannella, CBS News, 9 May 2023
  • Not to mention the flowy style will keep you cool and is great for throwing over a bathing suit.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The only way to be eliminated from the match is to be thrown over the top rope of the ring and both feet hit the floor.
    — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Mayfield went 3-of-4 with the second unit with one throw over 12 yards.
    — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The umbrella weighs less than two pounds and can be thrown over your shoulder to take on the go.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • Strong safety Khari Willis broke up a throw over the middle from Darnold that would have picked up big yardage.
    — Jim Ayello, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021
  • Choose to use the shorter handles to carry by hand, or the longer strap to throw over your shoulder.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • Hawley decided to give equal weight to the story of the wife who gets a bag thrown over her head and dies.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
  • Top with matching crop or throw over a crisp white button down.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The second happened when Dalton tried to throw over the middle.
    — David Brandt, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The cropped cardigan can be worn on its own, or easily thrown over a blouse or T-shirt.
    — Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Rooms are decked out in dark golden wood, with gauzy draperies breezily thrown over four-poster beds, though the main draw is the lack of a fourth wall.
    — Alex Van Buren, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Or just wear it with nothing but a blazer thrown over your shoulders for a hot date.
    — New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The first came when Purdy appeared to complete a throw over the middle to Jauan Jennings.
    — Josh Dubow, ajc, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Its oversize fit is comfy and easy to throw over any outfit.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Once a play is made and the ball is no longer deemed usable, the ball is thrown over to the dugout where a special hologram sticker is placed on each ball.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Andrews couldn’t handle a tough first-quarter throw over the middle that glanced off his hands.
    — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 26 Sep. 2021
  • Hurts did not throw over the middle often last season, which was an area of concern for the Eagles.
    — Martin Frank, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Bag in hand, kilt on, drones thrown over his shoulder, Randall can go for hours — to the delight of tourists and the ire of some local workers.
    — Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • After taking a short drop back, Burrow quickly made the throw over the linebacker and hit Uzomah in stride for the first down.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Clouds gathered, a drizzle threatening, and a blue tarp was thrown over the boxes.
    — Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
  • Does the pitcher throw over a second time, risking reaching the limit?
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The carrying straps are short enough to hold as a regular bag, but long enough to throw over your shoulder too.
    — Dan Michel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The moment the huskies — one male, Ryder, and one female, Reign — were thrown over the shelter’s fence was also shared on Facebook.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • This will likely be the first start in which he will be fully stretched out and able to throw over 100 pitches if necessary. ...
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Wear it with strappy sandals and a basket bag for picnics at the beach, or throw over a black blazer and slip-on loafers for a more sophisticated look.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024

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