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overboard

[oh-ver-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈoʊ vərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /






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His missions included rescuing several Naval aviators and one unsuccessful attempt to rescue a Navy deckhand who fell overboard in the middle of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Some companies have been so eager to use AI that they've gone overboard in a usage binge called "tokenmaxxing."

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

I love tuna salad and have definitely gone overboard with how often I eat it every week.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

"We know where Tommy went overboard," Grimstead says.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The rabbit went on an ocean journey and fell overboard and was rescued by a fisherman.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo




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