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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolly boats
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On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026 -
The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cowboys cornerback Reddy Steward, an exclusive rights free agent, also signed his tender on Tuesday, worth the league minimum.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Protection Your pillow should prop up your arms and keep them away from any tender areas or incision sites for protection.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iranian drone attacks and missile launches against the Persian Gulf have turned Dubai into a place where its residents must walk cautiously.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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Space launches are now so commonplace that they’re scarcely seen as newsworthy.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Jolly boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolly%20boats. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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