splash
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Few of her words would wash over anyone – they would splash a listener in the face and demand a reaction.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Apple TV's new horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" has made a big splash, earning 19 nominations -- the third most overall.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Make a quick dressing with vinegar, olive oil and a generous splash of olive brine.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Sales of dead celebrities’ clothing are making a bigger splash than ever, from Diane Keaton’s tie to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Prada coat to Princess Diana’s sweater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
All around was just blue sparkling sea, the sound of whale song, and the splash of dolphins.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
The Sun splashes on Jarell Quansah, who has received a two-match ban at the World Cup, describing it as "out of order".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Guardian splashes a photo of Burnham shaking hands after his speech saying "No 10 North" is at the "heart" of his plans.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The wheelie-dealies allow drivers to navigate the R2’s devilishly smart, wickedly fast UX, which splashes its crisp, legible graphics and impish animation across both the binnacle display and the one in the center dash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Those white splashes on the sidewalk aren’t fresh paint.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
She had splashes of pinkish white all up and down her dark brown arms and legs.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
The 2026 World Cup champions are also splashed across the Times, which put out a fresh edition on Sunday night to include Spain's triumph.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The British singer first splashed onto the music scene when she appeared on the U.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Anorexia and bulimia were in nearly every tabloid headline, splashed across the supermarket checkout aisles.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
A few children splashed in the shallows as the surfers paddled out to sea, fighting the crashing waves.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Water splashed against the side of the boat and Razi laughed.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
The vehicle completed the test by splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said consumers "have understandably become more cautious about splashing out on a holiday".
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
German media have broadcast the hapless creature lying motionless in shallow water for hours on end, with men in diving suits splashing water on it using kayak paddles.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
This position can strain the pelvic floor, making it harder to fully empty the bladder and increasing the chance of splashing.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Dogs crash into the water, splashing as they chase after sticks.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
