swimming

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But after hearing two of their friends scream while swimming, her husband went to help.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Some octopuses even climbed over the side of the box to reach the location of the projected image rather than swimming around it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s a company that, as far as I can tell, doesn’t do swimming pools.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Moving outside, the property features a stunning backyard space, with a large swimming pool and built-in spa, a paved seating area, and a covered patio with plenty of room for outdoor dining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

They mostly just wanted to hang out on lawn chairs, and even when we did go in, they’d pick one spot in the water and stay there talking instead of swimming.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison