throw out

Example Sentences

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A batter later, the Rockies’ diving third baseman Karros made a nifty play to throw out Teoscar Hernández after he drilled a ball up the line — holding Freeman at third in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

But the judge may still throw out Burrows' evidence.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Cox Communications, a major broadband ISP, had asked the top court to throw out a jury verdict awarding $1 billion in damages to Sony Music Entertainment and other record labels.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I will throw out two names: Emil Bove, of the U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Jorge is afraid that if the rebels win they’ll throw out the Americans and that he’ll lose his job before he can get his Celia’s Letters: 1956-1958 209 pension.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García