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dub

[duhb] / dʌb /


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In effect, a threat to make Canada the 51st state is pushing America’s northern neighbor so close to Europe that leaders have begun to half-in-jest dub it the EU’s newest member.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

While one shows up at gigs and rave nights, the other is a bit more pub than dub.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

The sum -- equal to more than $1 billion at the exchange rate at the time of the ruling -- led local media to dub it the "divorce of the century".

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The same year as “Donnie Darko,” Chase lent her voice to the American dub of Hayao Miyazaki’s tender “Spirited Away,” voicing its brave and stubborn protagonist Chihiro.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Hard Tack became a notorious rogue, inspiring turf writer John Hervey to dub him “the archexponent of recalcitrance.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Ultimately, the hearing was postponed after Davis was confronted about his decision to go on a podcast dubbed “The Lighter Side of Serial Killers.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Bessent, who announced a maximum pressure campaign against Iran dubbed Operation Economic Outcast last month, previewed the latest sanctions on Friday without naming the target.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

US lawmakers have put forward legislation dubbed the Kill Switch Act that would require companies to have a way to shut down problematic AI tools.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

A three-ingredient treat: If you’d rather nosh on a less processed snack, Noah Lederman recommends a super-fresh dish that’s perfect for late summer: a heavenly concoction he’s dubbed Fish Crudo With Melon and Tomato Water.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

One of the early studies that spurred a rather heightened curiosity of the benefits of music was dubbed the “Mozart Effect.”

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Watching the stop-motion monsters climb over ruined walls to poke at Greece’s elite soldiers, it’s easy to forgive the movie for its less-than-stellar dubbing or borderline nonsensical love story.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

He repaid the governor’s disdain by dubbing him “Mr. Hair Gel” in his memoir, “The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions from a Reality TV Villain.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization, meanwhile, said early signs indicated the event could be particularly strong, with some dubbing the impending event a "super El Nino", although the term is not used by scientists.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

His mountain retreat on Airbnb - where he's rated a "superhost" - includes guest reviews dubbing him "helpful", "attentive" and quick to respond.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

Baba burst out in gales of his deep- throated laughter—a sound not unlike a truck engine revving up—and, when he could talk again, explained to us the concept of voice dubbing.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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