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bobbing

[bob-ing] / ˈbɒb ɪŋ /


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"They were bobbing around in the sea and then the very next day they were found by British aircraft, British vessels and then taken away to the prisoner of war camp," he explained.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The TV cameras didn’t help matters, at one point finding a lone Chargers fan amid an ocean of Raiders fans, a blue dot bobbing in a silver-and-black sea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Seen with the naked eye from the stern of our 40-foot tour boat, the dark blobs bobbing in the restless sea didn’t look like much.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Now we are four confused people bobbing up and down in this cauldron of unbearable repetition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

Gurgi protested, whimpering and bobbing his matted head.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander


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