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overboard

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






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One sailor who reportedly jumped overboard is only 19 — practically still a kid.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

A U.S. official confirmed that a person went overboard the Lincoln but was quickly rescued.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

It added that no service members aboard the carrier have died and one sailor who fell overboard on August 3 "was quickly and safely recovered."

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

After my story ran, Davis emailed me and said he’d enjoyed the piece, which had a couple of lines about Davis’ tendency to go overboard hyping his projects.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

The Spanish officer picked up their logbook in one gloved hand, wheeled, and tossed it overboard.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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