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barge

[bahrj] / bɑrdʒ /


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The task was not made easier by the logistics of getting workers and building material on to the island, with much of it having to be shipped over on a barge.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

That night on the beach, Trump Jr. lifted his bride into the air while fireworks launched from a barge over the sea.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Green has his braggadocious billionaire Foghorn barge into scenes like the second-coming of John Goodman, although it’s probably more accurate to guess that Goodman was inspired by him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

"Today, most of the inland ports along the Rhine cannot be reached by barge anymore."

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Yamu-nedjeh gave the order, and the barge pulled away from the shore.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

America’s second largest port and its partner are trying to tap into the energy that powers nuclear submarines and build power plants on barges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

It envisions putting the reactors on floating barges, which could be anchored miles offshore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

According to the event's organisers, approximately 850,000 fireworks will be launched from 10 sites across the city, including eight barges on the Potomac River.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

But then came a foul: one robot barges into the goalkeeper, sending it crashing to the ground.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

It took ten hours to unload the barges.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

Ferrari's day to forget started when Leclerc barged Hamilton on to the grass exiting the first chicane on the opening lap, the seven-time champion dropping to 10th.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Before further questions could be asked, a federal agent barged in and said Bušić had to appear before a federal judge.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Digwa claimed that Nowak barged into him, something the judge said was likely a lie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

Incendiary is certainly a word one could use to describe public sentiment toward AI, which has barged into public life with a pace and aggression unlike any of its technological predecessors.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

"Well, just cut out calling me--" All of a sudden the door opened, and old Stradlater barged in, in a big hurry.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger

The Buffalo Bills came from 10-0 down to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16, with quarterback Josh Allen barging over for two touchdowns.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

"It should never have happened like this, whatever the reason," he said, likening the US attack to "someone barging into your house."

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

But the menacing strangers kept barging in — and upping their demands, from $500 a month to $1,000 a month to $2,000 a month, all the way up to $10,000 a month.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

Videos on social media showed swarms of consumers barging into stores, frantically grabbing as many bags as possible.

From Salon ● May 11, 2025

The tweedy guy is at the door again, and now he's pushing it open, barging right in.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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