bob
Example Sentences
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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
For her sit-down with Shepherd, Huger was styled in a formfitting burnt orange dress, metallic cuffs and a chic bob.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
“I became a bit of a connoisseur of bob runs,” said John Eaves, a world-champion freestyle skier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
A likely win, but you wouldn't bet a bob on it.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
A tall woman with a short bob taps Hiroshi’s shoulder.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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