overboard
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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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