lob
verb (used with object)
to hit (a ball) in a high arc to the back of the opponent's court.
has lobbed
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present perfectof lob (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Now, one of its rivals has lobbed a buyout offer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Bianco also obliquely referred to attacks Hilton has lobbed against the sheriff on the campaign trail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
No one has lobbed accusations of criminality at a local campaign opponent yet.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 7, 2020
Some accusations the president has lobbed can be proved.
From Fox News ● Oct. 17, 2019
“But privately, the president has lobbed sharp attacks at Daniels … calling her allegations a ‘hoax’ and asking confidants if the episode is hurting his poll numbers,” Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker and Josh Dawsey report.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2018
