throw about
Britishverb
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to spend (one's money) in a reckless and flaunting manner
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informal to act in an authoritarian or aggressive manner
Example Sentences
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A day later, Glasnow is scheduled to make what could be his final start of a minor league rehabilitation assignment, with the Dodgers hopeful he can throw about 75 pitches over five innings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
Manager Davey Martinez indicated that Harvey, who has been out since mid-July, could throw about 40 pitches, while Rainey may go anywhere from 20 to 25 pitches.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023
Baker said the Astros had planned for Javier to throw about 100 pitches Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
On each trip, they used to throw about 80 pregnant lobsters back into the sea - but in the past three weeks, they have seen only two.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2022
The old blankets and comfortables were huddled upon the mattress and trailed upon the floor, as my mother had left them in snatching one to throw about Lucy.
From When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood by Harland, Marion
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