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bounce

[bouns] / baʊns /






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The Times newspaper has reported, external allegations that Alaba attempted to wind up one of his business before settling one of two bounce back loans he had taken out.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

They are looking to bounce back from a disappointing fifth place finish in the top-flight last season.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Burnham is enjoying a bounce, but faces tough decisions about how to manage Britain’s rising welfare costs and bolster the country’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Ultimately, in the medium to long term, “these condos will bounce back,” Levitch said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Each bounce fed Duane a jolt of electricity.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

Wimbledon, however, with its unpredictable footing and fickle bounces, has made her wait.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Fluky bounces can swing series and the winningest teams from the regular season can just as easily get swept in the first round as the wild card clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Don’t miss: Micron’s stock bounces back in a big way: ‘The memory trade is alive and well’

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

The question is whether that demand bounces back once the war ends.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

When a cry comes from high inside the nest, shrill and lightning quick, Ray bounces on his back legs.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

Díaz bounced back by striking out Christian Yelich.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Numbers at Headingley and Old Trafford - where their teams have been completely rebranded - have dropped, while Southampton's Utilita Bowl - home of Southern Brave - bounced back from a slow start.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Interviews with victims in the hospital were brief and stymied by officials who repeatedly bounced AFP journalists between different offices to seek approval.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The U.S. stock market sits just a fraction below record highs after another slide — on renewed valuation concerns about AI companies — triggered an even faster rally, as chips and hyperscaler plays bounced.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Bruno whipped the horses so they went faster and we bounced along the road.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

Then, he sailed it past first baseman Don Mattingly, bouncing it off the right-field ballboy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

On the bouncing folk-rock number “Liberty Tree,” which again mentions Bobby, she sings, “I was alone with my thoughts / In an outline of chalk,” illustrating how isolation can feel like death.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The effect is similar to sound bouncing off a wall and producing an echo.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

"There's no time for that. Glasgow on the weekend, mate, it's bouncing," the Scot said with a slight croak in his voice.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Swimmers are gathered in groups along the length of the pool deck, some of them stretching, most of them chatting and bouncing on their heels with nervous excitement.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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