paddling
Example Sentences
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“When you have great coverage, you can relax a little bit. That’s what it feels like now, there’s so many people paddling in the boat with me.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
But broadly the economy seems fine, so like a swan, the frantic paddling under the surface could combine with the index sailing on serenely.
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
In a video posted on Facebook, Zurales is seen paddling out into the water until he reaches a boat near the bubbles, and asks those onboard what is going on.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
“How are we going to carry on paddling with our arms all sore and pitiful?”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
