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overboard

[oh-ver-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈoʊ vərˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /






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"After last week's record selling in big tech, buyers returned to the same names they were throwing overboard only days earlier," said SPI Asset Management's Stephen Innes.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

However, his name was not removed from the overboard list and his family received a telegram that said Raymond was missing in action.

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

I love tuna salad and have definitely gone overboard with how often I eat it every week.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Much of the food had spoiled or gone overboard in the storm.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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