paddle

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, the beachside felt calm as a woman was leisurely paddle boarding in the shallows while children played on the beach.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

If the Labour Party is up the creek without a paddle after last week, to revert to Yank lingo, it also finds itself in an anomalous position.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The paddle craze of the decade has bountiful benefits for people living with the neurodegenerative disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

"We didn't know if Mandy was attached to the paddle board or is she unconscious, has she drowned?"

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I paddle out into the middle of the river, where a bit of current will speed me on my way.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone