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bolt

[bohlt] / boʊlt /


NOUN
flash; projectile
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NOUN
large roll of material
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Law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp, who represented Laura, says it has more than 28 ongoing claims against British Gymnastics.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The son of Bolt d’Oro captured the Grade 3 Street Sense last fall over 1 1/16 miles at Churchill Downs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Although he is often compared to Usain Bolt, the research stresses that his speed comes from his own physical and mechanical traits rather than copying another athlete.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Plus, gloves, helmets, elbow guards, leg protectors, arm sleeves, sliding mitts, cleats, turf shoes, the coolest sunglasses, Bruce Bolt batting gloves, fluorescent batting grips, socks, pants, belts and garments known simply as “ice-cream shorts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Then I had to add, "That you just got on a fancy suit, trying to front like you Usain Bolt."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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