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overboard

[oh-ver-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈoʊ vərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /






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His missions included rescuing several Naval aviators and one unsuccessful attempt to rescue a Navy deckhand who fell overboard in the middle of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

However, his name was not removed from the overboard list and his family received a telegram that said Raymond was missing in action.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I can’t remember which season where you read your reviews and throw the iPad overboard, but it lives in my mind rent-free.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I love tuna salad and have definitely gone overboard with how often I eat it every week.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

He slid the carcass overboard and looked to see if there was any swirl in the water.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway




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