Given a 50-50 chance by an angry bull? (6)

I believe the answer is:

tossed

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(Other definitions for tossed that I've seen before include "Threw up lightly" , "Flung" , "Threw in the air like salad or coin" , "Threw up, perhaps salad" , "Threw up in the air like pancake or salad (6)" .)

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