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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If the rest of spring training goes smoothly, Roberts said he expects Ohtani to be ready to throw about five innings in his first regular-season start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
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
She said: "I've tried to sort things out but we've noticed our supplies are damp. We've had to throw about 80% of our stock and clothing away."
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025
“I don’t want to shut him down. We want to keep him on schedule to throw about 160 innings.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
The look seemed to throw about him the spell of a divine security: he felt the joy of a convalescent suddenly waking to find the sunlight on his face.
From The Reef by Edith Wharton
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