paddle

Example Sentences

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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

Audience member Matthew Robinson, 36, hides his face with his paddle before finally heading up to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Just a few paddle strokes away, a "Lovers' Square" has been created in tribute.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

He is a competitive athlete who paddle boarded when based in Florida and plays basketball with colleagues at corporate off-sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The adventurers knew all too well that it was dangerous to try to paddle their six canoes through the churning waters, and they couldn’t risk losing any more canoes or food.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple