overboard
Example Sentences
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His missions included rescuing several Naval aviators and one unsuccessful attempt to rescue a Navy deckhand who fell overboard in the middle of the night.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Some companies have been so eager to use AI that they've gone overboard in a usage binge called "tokenmaxxing."
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
He was told to go overboard but was then called back to help the wounded and secure the ship, which was flooding.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
I can’t remember which season where you read your reviews and throw the iPad overboard, but it lives in my mind rent-free.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
There were sailors jumping overboard and lifeboats being lowered.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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