How to Use throw over in a Sentence

throw over

verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Our tester loved how the chair folds up and fits into a compact bag with a sling that was easy to throw over their shoulder for carrying to and from the beach.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
  • Something lightweight and casual to throw over your off-duty clothes is a good place to start.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Her red-hot Alessandra Rich bra top and skirt felt fresh and fun, with a black blazer thrown over her shoulders for good measure.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2023
  • This $23 camel coat can easily be thrown over jeans and a T-shirt, leggings and a hoodie, or a mini dress for date night.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2023

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