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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
bowling along in my spiffy new car
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
bowled through the test and was the first one to hand in the booklet
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Recent Examples of bowl
Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
What's next: The winners will go on to play the four conference champions in the quarterfinals in the New Year's Six bowl games.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
The animators spin gold out of a silly concept, particularly in drawing his bad breath: Turning it into a bowling ball and knocking out a crowd with it is nothing short of genius.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
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Noun
And for a delicious, high-fiber take on breakfast, try a bowl of steel-cut oats (add berries for an additional boost; see below).
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
What's next: The winners will go on to play the four conference champions in the quarterfinals in the New Year's Six bowl games.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Their improvements and those of their teammates will determine if the Gophers are bowling or bringing in extra questions about P.J. Fleck’s future in Minneapolis.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
The animators spin gold out of a silly concept, particularly in drawing his bad breath: Turning it into a bowling ball and knocking out a crowd with it is nothing short of genius.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
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In just seven seasons the team has had three different jersey sponsors and even the name of its stadium has changed.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The district moved one step closer to wooing the Commanders, with the Senate pushing forward legislation that would give the district control of the land where RFK Stadium is to possibly build a new stadium.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Pinky Ring keeps the drinks flowing and music going all night long.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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As this incremental progress continues, scientists are racing to figure out why some frog species are more susceptible to Bd than others.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Beyond basic chatbot capabilities, companies are racing to develop more sophisticated AI tools.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Luzon wore a look evocative of the gladiator armor worn in coliseums of Ancient Rome.Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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The second stop is Expo Park/USC, that leaves you even closer to the coliseum, about a 4-minute walk. Coliseum officials recommend that riders purchase a $3.50 round-trip fare at the beginning of their trip to avoid ticket lines when the events are over.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Then brush the outside of the bird with oil or butter before seasoning as desired.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Formula 1 is speeding back to Las Vegas this weekend, and prolific Dutchman Max Verstappen—who holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris—could wrap up his fourth straight championship.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The cooling roller seamlessly glides across the skin, providing a relaxing massage while reducing swelling.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Not least that’s because there’s a sliding panel which works as a door, gliding open or closed at the touch of a button.David Phelan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Student loan forgiveness The Education Department has been hurrying to finalize a new federal rule that would cancel student loans for people who face financial hardship.Fatima Hussein, Matthew Daly, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024
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Once his roughly 30-minute speech at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts ended, supporters hurried to the front of the room to take selfies with Clinton, who has remained a popular figure even two decades after his presidency ended.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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