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These technologies include a bubble barrier that removes small fish trapped under barges or carried in their wake and an acoustic deterrent that creates painful sound waves.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025 -
This nighttime parade features beautifully decorated barges that glide along the San Antonio River.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The stage was set for an entirely forgivable drop in level, but Andreeva stayed on an even keel to win the next two sets, and with them, the title.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The researchers acknowledged the possibility that the lines could have been created by a keel (an extended structural component that runs below a boat).—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Johnson then went behind the counter and stole cigarettes, lighters and cash from the register before dumping the lighter fluid on Harris and setting her on fire before exiting the store.—
Stepheny Price , Lorraine Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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The violations involved a water heater and gas log lighters installed in three fireplaces, the sheriff's office said.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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One captain intentionally beached his boat while being pursued by a Coast Guard cutter, while another only stopped after a Coast Guard crew member fired copper slugs into the boat’s engine to disable it.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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However, there soon will be some important voices to implement a more sound space policy and speak for NASA's priorities, rather than those of budget cutters.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, three water tenders and two hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The tender meat, deeply browned, flavorful crust, and of course, the lip-smacking juices all amount to an incredibly satisfying bite.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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In their pursuit of keeping people out of their cars during the Olympics, Los Angeles County leaders will consider installing a water taxi for the 2028 Olympics to transport fans between San Pedro and Long Beach, where multiple events will be hosted.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Small water taxis leave from several spots in Bocas Town to take tourists to the many hotels and day-trip destinations scattered around the archipelago.—
Billie Cohen,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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The last time anyone saw the Franklin expedition was when Inuit hunters encountered starving sailors dragging a lifeboat across the ice in Washington Bay, clad in wool rather than furs.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The ship carried about 2,240 passengers and crew, but not enough lifeboats to accommodate them all.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, apart from his time competing on high-speed M32 catamarans, Canfield’s experience and success have come through racing traditional keelboats.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Most of the time, a small keelboat barely exceeds 10 knots of speed (11.5mph).—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Narrow boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20boat. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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