bob
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Smith, a 64-year-old who sported a blond bob, had been 16 when she got married in the 1970s.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
“That’s the reason why we’ve seen prices basically bob up and down.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Pilot Jakob Mandlbauer was stretchered off after the bob hurtled down the track for a good 30 seconds on its side.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
A likely win, but you wouldn't bet a bob on it.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Her life is all about numbers, and her demeanor is as severe as her haircut, which is a dark, straight, asymmetrical bob.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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