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bouncing

[boun-sing] / ˈbaʊn sɪŋ /








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Without air molecules to slow them down, methane molecules move freely under the influence of gravity, bouncing across the surface as sunlight energizes them and colder temperatures reduce their speed.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

The day after bouncing the U.S., the federation said it was still advocating for a review of the procedures that let Balogun play.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Big tackle when the ball was bouncing around the penalty area.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Stocks rose on Monday with tech shares mostly bouncing back and the Nasdaq Composite set to snap its five-day losing streak.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

“They’re bouncing on their beds, Humphrey. Not supposed to do that, either,” he said.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney




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