paddling
Example Sentences
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“The current against us is strong, and we’re paddling as hard as we can,” Margolius said.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The accident took place near the iconic Steamer Lane surf break, described by Surfer Today as the heart and soul of Santa Cruz surfing where locals have been paddling out since the 1930s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Shahin Ahmed said six members of his family were paddling at West Mersea beach when they were knocked off their feet on Wednesday afternoon.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Several private schools in Ohio and Virginia permit paddling as discipline even though those states outlaw corporal punishment in public schools.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Instead she splashes into the water and starts paddling toward me, her gray head bobbing above the waves.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
