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rove

[rohv] / roʊv /


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Its species name honors Dr. Harald Schillhammer of the Natural History Museum Vienna for his extensive and outstanding contributions to rove beetle research.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

In a paper published in the journal “Cell,” they break down the remarkable ability of one species of rove beetle to live among the typically combative ants.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2026

In the Mournes, Mr Fisher said rove beetles and other insects "support the skylarks and the meadow pipits that come from the lowlands to nest up in the uplands during this time of year".

From BBC Apr. 11, 2025

In response, Metro says it transferred pairs of security guards from elsewhere to rove the H Line, which connects downtown to Burien, “for the foreseeable future,” spokesperson Al Sanders said.

From Seattle Times Oct. 6, 2023

Her eyes rove upward and find the police officer.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

A team of nearly 50 supported operations during the festival as the astronaut roved the grounds at a speed of less than five miles an hour.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Icebergs as large as cities, potentially tens of kilometres wide, once roved the coasts of the UK, according to scientists.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2025

Rosie Rowe is a co-owner of Grounded Coffee, which grew from a van that roved around events into a larger roasting company and cafe.

From New York Times Jul. 12, 2023

Throughout campus, private security vehicles positioned themselves in well-traveled areas and roved the streets as part of the university’s pledge to maintain a stepped-up presence for students’ arrival.

From Seattle Times Jan. 11, 2023

His eyes roved the room, seeing Gus and G.H. and Jack.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

This romp about Fiorilla, a flirty young woman with a roving eye who is married to Geronio, a wealthy old Neapolitan, is packed with hilarious, fast-moving ensembles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Yet investors are unlikely to care about Demand Progress’ roving billboards in Washington.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

In Belfast itself, local communities have gathered en masse to support their immigrant neighbors, whether by hiding them from roving mobs or raising money to repair their homes and businesses.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

Here’s another one: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, whose roving “Drive My Car” surprised everyone, is back with a sad-sounding movie about terminal illness, “All of a Sudden.”

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

Kids banding together and roving the countryside, trying to avoid getting caught, taking care of one another?

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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