bobbed

Example Sentences

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He slipped out of a Zodiac boat and shot a few photos as he bobbed in the chilly sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Shares of the electric-vehicle maker bobbed around early Friday, and were recently up 0.2% at $436.82, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The specific origins of apple bobbing — and who first bobbed for apples — remain mysteries to this day.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

McDonnell went on to restore Leeds' advantage as he bobbed and weaved his way through three attempted tackles to touch down on the half-hour mark.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The stubby little hairs above his lip bobbed up and down.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold