rod

Example Sentences

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Rod Shelton, president of the Otford Society, said support from Nasa helped bring the project to life.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“This guy’s not even human,” said Rod Carew, who over the course of 19 seasons prompted similar sentiments himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A parliamentary official known as Black Rod will have the door of the lower chamber House of Commons slammed in their face, a tradition that symbolises parliament's independence from the monarchy.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Rita Ora, Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart were among performers marking five decades of the organisation.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"When it is over, throw the Iron Rod back into the sea."

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin