as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Recent Examples of throw over
That particular march, however, stalled out in 49ers territory when Nix and Michael Bandy couldn’t connect on a third-and-medium throw over the middle.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2025
The second, hit by Gurriel, was fielded cleanly by Bogaerts, who then sailed a throw over Arraez at first base that bounced into the Padres’ dugout.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Tagovailoa overthrew Waddle but then hit Waddle for 30 yards on a pinpoint throw over the middle...
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The contest for points classification appeared to open in Stage 3 when the reigning champion, Jasper Philipsen, of Alpecin–Deceuninck, was thrown over his handlebars during an intermediate sprint.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 July 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2025
The second, hit by Gurriel, was fielded cleanly by Bogaerts, who then sailed a throw over Arraez at first base that bounced into the Padres’ dugout.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Tagovailoa overthrew Waddle but then hit Waddle for 30 yards on a pinpoint throw over the middle...
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The contest for points classification appeared to open in Stage 3 when the reigning champion, Jasper Philipsen, of Alpecin–Deceuninck, was thrown over his handlebars during an intermediate sprint.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw over
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Anisimova dialed in, desperately refusing to give Osaka any openings.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the former Dallas Cowboys sack artist couldn't pass up an opportunity to throw shade at Green Bay's Week 1 opponent and new division rival, the Detroit Lions.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Silksong just passed up yesterday’s 562,000 concurrent Steam playercount record, a stunning number for a $20 indie game, though obviously boosted by its mythological status after seven years of waiting from fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For Rafaela, that meant missing a diving catch off the bat of Yandy Diaz, but then popping up to throw out Jonathan Aranda trying to advance to third base.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cannon threw out the case based on a finding that the lead prosecutor was unlawfully appointed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20over. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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