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[roh-ving] / ˈroʊ vɪŋ /




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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

Celebrity stardust came in the shape of comedian Kevin Hart, who caddied for three-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau, and former NFL star Jason Kelce in a roving reporter role on the course.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, to mark Coachella’s 20th year, Poetic Kinetics brought back the famous roving Coachella astronaut in a new form as “Overview Effect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It was after midnight in the wealthy Washington, D.C., suburb of Chevy Chase, when police closed in on a roving band of souped-up cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Looking more than a little distrait, she paused just long enough to push downward on Bloomberg’s roving hindquarters.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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