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Number of first-round draft picks the NBA docked from the Los Angeles Clippers in the salary-cap scandal involving Kawhi Leonard.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

A major search has been launched for a passenger feared to have fallen from a cruise ship docked in Dundee.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The Lincoln has docked just twice since it left San Diego, and its crew has sometimes supported nonstop combat operations for weeks straight.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Colon was later docked two points for a low blow and was knocked down in the ninth.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

I waited still, while he settled into a more relaxed cross-legged position, and even when he packed up his rattle and a docked feather.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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