bob for
Example Sentences
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They must bob for apples and drop them into a bucket next to their basin before rummaging through a measly pile of autumn-colored leaves in search of a golden leaf.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — This is not the year to bob for apples.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2021
In the spiel, bunging a bob for a big ben bong.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2020
“There’s a bob for everyone,” Mr. Durif said.
From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2019
Chase helped Karl settle the horses, then took off with Elmer junior and some of the boys from the Lutheran church to bob for critters at the creek.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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