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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’s the kind of derisive mutual beatdown that sinks relationships — or that can be the necessary overboard discharge that enables them to stay afloat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

"After last week's record selling in big tech, buyers returned to the same names they were throwing overboard only days earlier," said SPI Asset Management's Stephen Innes.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

“Might be his robes caught fire, so he jumped overboard to put them out,” suggested Longwater Pyke, to general laughter.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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