- past tense form of reeve.
rove
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Its species name honors Dr. Harald Schillhammer of the Natural History Museum Vienna for his extensive and outstanding contributions to rove beetle research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
In a paper published in the journal “Cell,” they break down the remarkable ability of one species of rove beetle to live among the typically combative ants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
In the Mournes, Mr Fisher said rove beetles and other insects "support the skylarks and the meadow pipits that come from the lowlands to nest up in the uplands during this time of year".
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025
In response, Metro says it transferred pairs of security guards from elsewhere to rove the H Line, which connects downtown to Burien, “for the foreseeable future,” spokesperson Al Sanders said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
He’ll hear piano music draining down through the upper stories and cock his head, and then he’ll rove the sixth floor like a slavering demon.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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For the next two hours, Stringer roved the room, pausing to sharpen pencils or praise participants’ designs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
He roved the stage and gestured frequently, and, like the others he got a standing ovation but didn't hang around long to soak it up, heading for the wings after just 30 seconds.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024
Throughout campus, private security vehicles positioned themselves in well-traveled areas and roved the streets as part of the university’s pledge to maintain a stepped-up presence for students’ arrival.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
I sat alone on my couch in Columbia, S.C.; my three sons roved around me.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2022
Then his eyes roved round the room; as they caught sight of the two figures sitting patiently on the edge of the bed he went on:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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Yet investors are unlikely to care about Demand Progress’ roving billboards in Washington.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
But with the dwindling of the much-loved Resident, there are just a few places nearby to see music or go dancing in the Arts District other than roving warehouse parties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He's roving the stadium with a camera crew, shooting a documentary commemorating this one-off event.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
In Belfast itself, local communities have gathered en masse to support their immigrant neighbors, whether by hiding them from roving mobs or raising money to repair their homes and businesses.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026
It paralyzes me for a moment, but then I continue roving forward.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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