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paddling



NOUN
corporal punishment
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While Arlo loves running around his little jungle, they made sure there is still space for his paddling pool at the bottom of the garden.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Newman also said snapping turtles would be unlikely to bite humans paddling in the water, but would target mammals living there such as water voles.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But broadly the economy seems fine, so like a swan, the frantic paddling under the surface could combine with the index sailing on serenely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Top bundled her into a rented canoe and began paddling toward the nearest hospital, eight hours away.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

“It’s like paddling a brushpile,” he said to Derek.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen




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