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bobbing

[bob-ing] / ˈbɒb ɪŋ /


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The video, taken by boaters, shows a forested patch of land that appeared to be bobbing in the water.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Scott said, such as head bobbing, swaying and pacing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Wearing black Swig shirts, the crew swiftly mixed drinks with bobbing limes and swirling cream.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026

In September 2023, she held a news conference dressed as Monroe — bright red lipstick, bobbing blond hair — urging the City Council to declare it a landmark.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026

There were certainly many styles to choose from, judging from the array of plumed and beribboned specimens she could see bobbing and nodding around her.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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