paddling
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That is a worry for Doug Dupin, caretaker for the Sycamore Island Club, a paddling and swimming club that dates to 1885.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Top bundled her into a rented canoe and began paddling toward the nearest hospital, eight hours away.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025
They felt that given black labs’ ability to swim and Sadie’s age — 5 years old — she was likely still alive and swimming, or paddling.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025
The court heard Kane and his friend were first seen paddling by two passers-by, who did not pay them much attention as it was something a lot of teenagers do.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
And then I’m paddling through the break, watching a big wave swelling, coming toward me, knowing that in a moment it will sweep me up into something enormous and powerful.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
