heave to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Seattle trailed 12-7 when quarterback Russell Wilson unleashed a desperate heave to the end zone in the final seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Atkinson cleared his front leg again, attempting another heave to the leg side, but Siraj's yorker was pinpoint.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
His on-the-money heave to Williams allowed the junior wide receiver to split the safeties, sprint into the end zone - and make amends for his earlier fumble.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
Joiner’s long inbounds heave to — fittingly — Ross across half-court ran out the last of the clock, with Ross raising both hands in victory to the air.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2023
She pounced on it, saw a flower she had trampled, and ran up the heave to it.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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