as in refused
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 thrown over
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
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Pernille Teisbaek,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
A lot of the focus on Hutson’s play is going to be on the turnover that eventually led to the OT winner in Game 3, but to me, that looked like mental fatigue due to the absolute blanket the Hurricanes have thrown over him in every area of the ice.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
The 24-year-old set the MLB record for most pitches thrown over 100 mph in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
In Lisbon, it’s styled casually—thrown over a T-shirt or dress rather than worn formally.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Flowers are thrown over the coffin of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on April 22, 2026, as mourners carry it during her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon, April 23, 2026.
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CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit.
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Gena Kaufman,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
Most plays are just thrown over there; just catch it.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Pernille Teisbaek,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
A lot of the focus on Hutson’s play is going to be on the turnover that eventually led to the OT winner in Game 3, but to me, that looked like mental fatigue due to the absolute blanket the Hurricanes have thrown over him in every area of the ice.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
The 24-year-old set the MLB record for most pitches thrown over 100 mph in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
In Lisbon, it’s styled casually—thrown over a T-shirt or dress rather than worn formally.
—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Flowers are thrown over the coffin of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on April 22, 2026, as mourners carry it during her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon, April 23, 2026.
—
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit.
—
Gena Kaufman,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
Most plays are just thrown over there; just catch it.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown over
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One, Sam Hentges, apparently refused to wear it at all, appearing in the traditional cap the Giants wear the other 161 games.
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Sojourner Truth refused to be defined by the stereotypes society tried to construct about her.
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Indigenous groups protested the last time Mount Rushmore hosted a fireworks display, and former President Joe Biden's administration rejected subsequent attempts to have fireworks at the national monument.
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Judge Sullivan rejected the DOJ's arguments against releasing the materials and concluded that the Public Integrity Project, a public interest law firm, demonstrated that independent journalist Katie Phang was harmed by the materials being withheld.
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The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
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After McDonald’s announced plans to open a restaurant in Mattituck, the town passed an ordinance banning drive-throughs; when CVS arrived, the locals capped the size of big-box stores.
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Prosecutors charged King with perjury in October 2025 when he was accused of lying during grand jury testimony; however, those charges were thrown out in December before being refiled in March.
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The second baseman nearly took matters into his own hands by going for an inside-the-park home run, but was thrown out by a step at the plate.
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No matter where the ball was kicked or passed up and down the field, even after the Saudi’s surprise first half goal, many eyes were on the refs.
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But because the Marlins, who played at the Miami Gardens stadium at the time, would be playing regular-season games that coincided with the summer tournament, Miami was passed up in favor of Orlando.
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