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The phrase "a throw at a" is not a complete or standard expression in written English, but it can be correct in specific contexts.
It can be used when referring to an attempt or effort directed towards something, often in a sports or competitive context.
Example: "He made a throw at a target during the archery competition."
Alternatives: "an attempt at a" or "a shot at a".
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He has only four interceptions this year because quarterbacks would rather waste a throw at a water cooler than test him.
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But sharp fielding and a throw at the stumps saves a run.
Killebrew, stretching for a throw at first base, tore a hamstring and missed two months.
The incident comes a week after Barcelona's Dani Alves ate a banana thrown at him by a fan during a La Liga game against Villareal.
The setting was too blatant for a reliever to throw at a batter.
This includes fashioning "weapons" to throw at a man with an automatic weapon.
That's a horrifying image to throw at a little kid.
Do you: a) Throw salt at her; b) Climb a tree; c) Throw Faerie beetles at her.
He had a shoe thrown at him by a laid-off worker in December.
Last year, Mr. Betts had a banana thrown at him by a fan of the same team.
I had a Bible thrown at me by a youth minister.
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