bouts

Example Sentences

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This will cause bouts of declines, which will curb just how high these stocks go.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

And bouts of hubris—fueled by both his operational successes and incredible wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Concurrently, Brock’s cynicism had a way of giving into bouts of radical optimism, which most famously took form on the group’s best-known song, 2004’s “Float On.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“We anticipate more of these bouts of bravado to dictate the region for a while as both sides claim they are winning and neither is willing to be seen as disadvantaged,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Although he had been quite healthy and robust on the voyage—save for the seasickness and a few bouts with illness—Elizabeth blamed his ill health on that long trip.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman