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roving

[roh-ving] / ˈroʊ vɪŋ /




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Old and rusting tankers like these form what maritime experts call the “shadow fleet,” a roving armada of hundreds of vessels that ferry oil for sanctioned regimes, including Iran and Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Here’s another one: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, whose roving “Drive My Car” surprised everyone, is back with a sad-sounding movie about terminal illness, “All of a Sudden.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Inside the city, Russian soldiers are believed to be holed up in buildings, hiding from roving Ukrainian drones.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The original’s Cylons were the show’s answer to George Lucas’ stormtroopers in “Star Wars,” only shinier, with sinister red lights roving back and forth where their eyes should be.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Bigger’s eyes were wide, taking in all three of them in one constantly roving glance.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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