barge
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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
The ships are being constructed in blocks which will be taken to Belfast by barge for final assembly.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Hey—ever heard of asking before you barge into a lady’s dressing tent?”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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
In Dillingham, a coastal city in Western Alaska, barges have started coming in, and with them, higher fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 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
They filled the punts and barges that crowded the two rivers.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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
"I'm sorry I barged into your room on Friday," said Mary Lou, as they walked down the path behind the house.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
"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
Having been playing with advantage, Ireland tried again with prop Djougang this time barging across after Niamh O'Dowd and been stopped short.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
Police and wildlife officials were bombarded for weeks with reports of bears barging into homes in Sierra Madre, smashing windows and slashing screen doors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2025
Videos on social media showed swarms of consumers barging into stores, frantically grabbing as many bags as possible.
From Salon ● May 11, 2025
"No one invited you to come barging in here!"
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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