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
  • Plus, the blanket doubles as decor when thrown over a chair or bed.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • The first came on a throw over the middle in traffic that was tipped in the air by receiver Ricky Pearsall.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Putter Honing your short game will save you a tremendous amount of throws over the years.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The recipient of this gift can drape the deep brown throw over the arm or back of a couch as decor while it’s not being used.
    Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Few know the power of a piece of fabric thrown over oneself, but RuPaul does.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Then, keep it in your wardrobe rotation to throw over your shoulders come spring.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • There are cars missing wheels; vans thrown over highway guardrails; trucks flipped on their tops.
    Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Tuck it into jeans for an easy going-out outfit or throw over your sports bra and leggings for a morning walk.
    Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
  • She was then pulled from the trunk and thrown over a bridge above Curtis Creek.
    Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Add an ornamental throw over your duvets to tie it all together.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025

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