lobbing
Aussprache: [ˈlɒb.ɪŋ]
Kontext: „games“
(verb) lobbing means to throw something in a high arc, like tossing a ball in the air so it comes down gently. It’s like when you toss a ball over someone’s head so it lands softly on the other side.
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She is lobbing the ball over the net during the game.
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He didn't lob the ball; he threw it too hard and it went out of bounds.
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Are you going to start lobbing the ball instead of throwing it straight?
Kontext: „sports“
(verb) lobbing can also refer to hitting or tossing a ball in a way that goes high and far, making it difficult for the opponent to reach. It's often used in sports like tennis or soccer.
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During the match, he scored a point by lobbing the ball over the opponent's head.
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She missed the chance to score because she did not lob the ball correctly.
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Have you ever tried lobbing the ball to confuse your opponent?
Kontext: „communication“
(verb) lobbing can also mean sending a message or an idea in a way that might cause a reaction, like throwing out a suggestion to see how others react.
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He was lobbing ideas during the meeting to see which ones everyone liked.
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She wasn't lobbing any new ideas; she kept repeating the same suggestions.
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What do you think about lobbing your proposal to the group?