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barge

[bahrj] / bɑrdʒ /


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Green has his braggadocious billionaire Foghorn barge into scenes like the second-coming of John Goodman, although it’s probably more accurate to guess that Goodman was inspired by him.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

The ships are being constructed in blocks which will be taken to Belfast by barge for final assembly.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Adnoc L&S said lower utilization and reduced day rates for its jack-up barge fleet partly reflected the regional geopolitical environment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Because there are no deep-water ports on the coast, the tanker offloads a portion of the fuel onto a smaller barge about 80 miles west, a process called “lightering.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

This barge is not bound south, for the sea.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

America’s second largest port and its partner are trying to tap into the energy that powers nuclear submarines and build power plants on barges.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

It envisions putting the reactors on floating barges, which could be anchored miles offshore.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Earlier this week, authorities tried to increase the water flow to the plant - which uses the Danube for cooling - by sinking barges loaded with rocks in the river.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

He expects to pay more as barges loaded with expensive heating oil arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Usually she barges in, but I know that in this instant, she doesn’t dare.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

Before further questions could be asked, a federal agent barged in and said Bušić had to appear before a federal judge.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

I was sitting in the chair in mid-shave when a bald gentleman barged into the shop searching not for a cut, but a promise.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 22, 2026

Just before dawn on Nov. 13, 2024, FBI agents smashed through the door of Shayne Coplan’s penthouse apartment in Manhattan, barged into his bedroom and grabbed his phone.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

Allen then barged his way over to give sixth-seeded Buffalo a 27-24 lead after Matt Prater's extra point, leaving third seeds Jacksonville with barely a minute to find a game-tying field goal.

From Barron's Jan. 12, 2026

“Well, she barged right in and got the show on the road,” said Charles.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Another reveals that Sidney has security cameras linked to her phone, yet she forgets about them to go barging into her dark house.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2026

"It should never have happened like this, whatever the reason," he said, likening the US attack to "someone barging into your house."

From Barron's Jan. 6, 2026

They turned the screw and eventually it worked, Slipper barging over for a score that was rapturously greeted by the massive MCG crowd wearing gold.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2025

Videos on social media showed swarms of consumers barging into stores, frantically grabbing as many bags as possible.

From Salon May 11, 2025

The tweedy guy is at the door again, and now he's pushing it open, barging right in.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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