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bowling

[boh-ling] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ /


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Yes, the 1985 Steven Spielberg adventure, early in which Mikey, from his porch, opens the front gate for Chunk using a device that employs a bowling ball, bucket, balloon, chicken, football, and sprinkler.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Behind the concertina wire encircling the bases, Germans could experience American bowling alleys and drive-in theaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

There have even been suggestions Stokes could be an option to open the bowling.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Olly Stone, so unlucky with injuries, is back bowling with pace for Nottinghamshire.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“You stumble if you wear yours. The bowling shoes slide.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt



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