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paddling



NOUN
corporal punishment
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Several private schools in Ohio and Virginia permit paddling as discipline even though those states outlaw corporal punishment in public schools.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

The restrictions mean, from Thursday, hosepipes should not be used for watering gardens or allotments, cleaning cars, filling paddling pools or swimming pools, or cleaning windows.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Tamika and Sofia-Ann, 14, were paddling at Pensarn beach, Abergele, Conwy, but lost their footing when they were suddenly dragged under water.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

“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

The robot’s greatest fear was deep water, and now she was paddling through the waves and out to sea.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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