paddle

Example Sentences

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AFP journalists saw devotees deliberately puncturing their skin with glass shards attached to a small wooden paddle to ensure their bleeding during the ritual, a way to atone for sins and seek miracles from God.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The satisfying pock of paddle on ball, battling through long rallies, and breaking into dance moves with Chrissy after a perfect slam.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Two sisters drowned at a national park beauty spot after going for a paddle fully clothed, an inquest has heard.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Checking up before a tight hairpin—braking late, downshifting with the paddle shifters, turning hard into hairpin corners, the weight of the wheel growing heavy, the little engine piping at full spool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The thing is, dogs have to do that ridiculous doggy paddle thing, so they can't be vicious and do that at the same time.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds