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[dok] / dɒk /




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The gated estate came with more than a half-acre of land and included a private boat dock, heated pool and spa, and private beach access.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In court on Friday, Zak Hughes stood in the dock and was asked to confirm his name.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In August 2019, he boarded the Open Arms rescue ship near Lampedusa, where migrants were stranded after being denied permission to dock.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Barrow had previously pleaded guilty to three offences of marking and supplying articles for use in a fraud when he appeared in the dock for sentencing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He was almost out of breath when he reached the dock, but there was Baba, mooring his nauka.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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