as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Recent Examples of throw over
He’s shown an ability to process at a high level, but he can get stuck on reads, leading to late throws over the middle that get him in trouble.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The light-as-air cardigan will keep your shoulders warm and covered on chilly evenings and can be thrown over a dress or a tank top and shorts.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
San Francisco’s starting pitcher, Robbie Ray, caught Blanco leaning toward the bag and threw over to first as Blanco broke to second.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The light-as-air cardigan will keep your shoulders warm and covered on chilly evenings and can be thrown over a dress or a tank top and shorts.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
San Francisco’s starting pitcher, Robbie Ray, caught Blanco leaning toward the bag and threw over to first as Blanco broke to second.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw over
Verb
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Molina-Neave was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, in 2006 but refused extradition to Denver.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Glover refused, and Pierce told her to turn around as she was being arrested.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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If anyone else tries such commands, the AGI and ASI reject them summarily.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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New York’s 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Maxwell’s appeal effort last year, finding that the deal drawn up in 2007 and approved the following year only protected Epstein and his coconspirators in South Florida.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The important storyline over those weeks is about untapped potential, not declining numbers.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Her bag philosophy seems to revolve around practicality, which leads me to believe the princess had a bit more to carry with her than usual…or this braided summer tote was just too good to pass up.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 July 2025
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The Dodgers have holes around the roster to fill, too, but landing a deal for Durán, while the righty is in the middle of a career year, would be too good to pass up on.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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His young daughter Olivia threw out the first pitch to David.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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