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tossing

  • present participle of toss.

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Tossing a lifeline to embattled President Javier Milei before Argentina’s midterm election in October looked like the financial equivalent of a Hail Mary football pass.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

Tossing a great player like Austin Reaves early in his career while we keep the worn-out old guys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025

Tossing in Parmesan heightens its savory umami, and swirling it all with al dente pasta ties together the seemingly disparate flavors into an immensely satisfying meatless meal.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2022

Tossing food scraps in the trash takes less effort than bagging compostable items for a weekly trip to the transfer station.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2022

Tossing it on the armor pile, Cluny hitched his tail in a knot around his middle.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques