Sentence examples for a long throw from from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a long throw from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a significant distance or difference between two points or situations, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "The new policy is a long throw from the previous regulations, reflecting a shift in our approach to environmental issues."
Alternatives: "a far cry from" or "a considerable distance from".

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The goalkeeper would repeat his work soon after when a long throw from the left reached Naumoski and the striker volleyed on the turn from just eight yards.

A long throw from the Norwegian, who probably is not in favour of Kean's sacking, was met by Samba and saved brilliantly by Brad Friedel, falling backwards but still quick enough at 40 to tip the ball over.

Luis Hernández had hurled in a long throw from the right and Albrighton was loitering at the far post when Hans Vanaken inadvertently flicked the ball into the path of the Leicester player.

Arthur Goodyer pulled another back on the hour, before Scotland's keeper Robert Parlane flapped at a long throw from Norman Bailey, the Rory Delap of his day, and deflected it into his own net.

Their best chance came in the 19th minute when a long throw from Morten Gamst Pedersen was taken on the chest by Benni McCarthy on the edge of the six-yard area.

In the 81st minute Goran Pandev – on for Gonzalo Higuaín – ran on to a long throw from Pepe Reina and immediately played it across the field to Dries Mertens – who had replaced Hamsik.

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Halifax won 4-0 for the second match in a row as they thrashed Aldershot Town to maintain an unbeaten home record. Lee Gregory opened the scoring from a long throw for his eighth goal in six matches and turned provider for Adam Smith minutes later.

"We could have been 2-0 up but, when we have had to defend, we have conceded from a long throw and from a cross into the box.

But the free-kick bounces through to Enkelmann. 1 min: Parry chases a ball over the top and James has to rush from his goal to get there before him, a worrying moment for Portsmouth there. 2 min: A long throw into the box from Tony Capaldi is hooked clear by Mendes and then Whittingham beats a couple before laying it out wide for Hasselbaink to lose.

Then Edmond reached high to grab a long throw down the middle from NC State's Ryan Finley and Clemson had escaped with its path to the ACC title game and the College Football Playoff still all clear. .

The away side looked to be moving into the play-off places but Simpson scored from close range from a long throw in the final stages to equalise.

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