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overboard

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






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CalMac said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles 16:40 sailing from Brodick on the Isle of Arran.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

One sailor who reportedly jumped overboard is only 19 — practically still a kid.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

A person went overboard the Lincoln in early August but was rescued, according to a U.S. official.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

It’s the kind of derisive mutual beatdown that sinks relationships — or that can be the necessary overboard discharge that enables them to stay afloat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

If he had had wings when he was tossed overboard, he would not have sunk to the bottom of the sea.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo




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