a throw

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as in each
for each one The kids sold cups of lemonade at their stand for 99 cents a throw.

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Recent Examples of a throw Murray sailed a throw down the left sideline in Jefferson’s direction. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Ferrell forced pressure on Ewers, pushed his defender into the quarterback to cause a pressure and a throw-away. Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 The opportunity also allows the catcher to pull out a trick play, such as a throw between the legs, to get the the runner out at first base. Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026 The moment of the night belonged to Dominique Malonga, 20, who scored a throw-down in transition. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 The Giants would’ve had a shot at nabbing Arozarena at second, but shortstop Willy Adames was late covering the bag and Arozarena dove safely into second without a throw. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The next hitter, Nathan Lukes, reached on an infield single by just beating a throw to first by Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 For a throw-on-and-go set, look no further than this matching tank top and shorts set from Idealsanxun, now on sale for less than $40. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 The collection includes cotton quilts, sheets, and even a throw that won’t trap you in heat. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

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“A throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20throw. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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