the boards
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But in need of a boost to his finances, Stewart signed a six-year contract, firmly believing the show wouldn't last and he'd be back on the boards before long.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The actor, who hailed from the northern English region of Yorkshire, trod the boards in Britain with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre in London, and worked on British television.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Kessler then went to work on the boards, grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring on a reverse layup while being fouled by Brook Lopez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
It’s physical evidence that I scored that goal in college, and what I remember is that my teammates jumped over the boards to pile on top of me afterward, genuinely happy for me.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
“One of the boards is loose. Push on it, push-push-push on it, and come on out!”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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