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bowling

[boh-ling] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ /


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Yes, the 1985 Steven Spielberg adventure, early in which Mikey, from his porch, opens the front gate for Chunk using a device that employs a bowling ball, bucket, balloon, chicken, football, and sprinkler.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Behind the concertina wire encircling the bases, Germans could experience American bowling alleys and drive-in theaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Former New Zealand bowler Tim Southee will not be at the camp but will return as bowling coach for the series against his former side.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Earlier this year coach Charlotte Edwards, who has worked with Kemp at Southern Vipers, Hampshire, Southern Brave and now England, namechecked her when discussing the need for bowling all-rounders for the T20 World Cup.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Ross Wilcox came bowling by and missed her by inches.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell



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