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rowed

VERB
move boat with paddle
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We’ve all fallen for the blond forward who has rowed Norway to its first World Cup quarterfinal berth — and also for SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Willding rowed back his claim in an email to ProPublica.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

TikTok has rowed back on an AI feature which incorrectly summarised some videos on the platform, including claiming a celebrity was fruit.

From BBC May 8, 2026

She left for Oxford where she earned an engineering degree in metallurgy, economics and management and rowed crew.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

I rowed with weak arms, watching my hands to make sure I kept hold of the oars, for I could not feel my grip.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin



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