bob

Example Sentences

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He bobs his head and smiles at me.

From Literature

Like a lone boat, bobbing on a wide, dark sea.

From Literature

I squint at the ships anchored in the harbor, their flags furled, their hulls bobbing in the sea’s waves.

From Literature

Those who survived then spent hours bobbing in life jackets or clinging to other floatation devices while awaiting rescue, the 53-year-old lawyer said.

From Barron's

The first rescue vessels arrived at around 3:30 am, Sajili said, although those bobbing in the water faced a longer wait.

From Barron's