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
“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
Cueto had been set to throw about 70 pitches while simulating four or five innings.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
Baker said the Astros had planned for Javier to throw about 100 pitches Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
Clara stood close by him, with her cloak in both hands ready to throw about her shoulders, and a strange look in her eyes, as if she were half-hopeful, half-doubtful of her father.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
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