Example Sentences

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“Trump is tossing the ball to the Korean side: ‘You guys hurry up and do something,’” said Choi, a former South Korean trade negotiator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

James looks dialed in in one photo, eyes glued to a basketball he is tossing in the air in front of him.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

Fans are eager to find out who will step into the role next, and Johnson is tossing his hat into the ring.

From Fox News • Nov. 22, 2021

As for what’s next, Ms. Goodman is tossing around a host of ideas.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2019

The guy at the fish counter is tossing words back and forth with a woman, about what’s fresh and what’s a good deal today.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari