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as in pontoon

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His Heisman campaign was punctuated by his iconic 93-yard TD punt return against Ohio State, capped by his memorable Heisman pose. — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 June 2026 In a wild-card playoff win over the Atlanta Falcons, Freeman had a 76-yard punt return touchdown. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 22 June 2026

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Demands for reforms led Congress to punt the issue twice since its initial expiration in April. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 June 2026 After another incompletion on third-and-33, the Falcons were forced to punt, opening the door for Tom Brady to seal one of the greatest comebacks the sport has seen. — Zach Powell, New York Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for punt

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More than 1,700 square meters (18,298 square feet) of interiors unfold with the scale expected of a major lakefront residence, including an indoor pool, spa, gym, cinema-capable conference room, lakeside terrace and private pontoon.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
For a livelier outing, gather a group and set out on a pontoon boat with Carolina Cruising Charters, where add-ons like water skiing, kneeboarding, and tubing can transform a simple afternoon on the water into a full-fledged adventure.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of pontoon

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On the small screen, Dey cycled through various gigs — both starring roles and guest spots — including the sitcom Loves Me, Loves Me Not, which only lasted six episodes.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
There are three good sites to find expert witness gigs — Expert Institute, Round Table Group and Gerson Lehrman Group.

— Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
On the surface level, there are over 80 miles of trails, with varying degrees of difficulty and opportunities to canoe, kayak, or boat on the Green River.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

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In a tournament defined by vertical runs, through balls and dinks, Olise has been France’s main conductor, synthesising their high-pressing intensity and directness with creative rhythm.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Ben Johns comes over to the right side to hit a dink shot against Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquine in the 2026 PPA Carvana Mesa Cup finals match of the Pro Mixed Doubles Division at Arizona Athletic Grounds on February 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 June 2026

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Well, not bad in terms of trying to showcase how much money Europe is spending on its own defense, with a raft of billion-dollar deals announced with some of the world's largest military contractors.

— Steve Sedgwick,Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Throughout Boise’s hot summer days, a steady stream of people take the bus into Barber Park, queueing up to rent their tubes or rafts and then float down the river to Ann Morrison Park.

— Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

Definition of raft

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Take in its beauty at a leisurely pace atop a paddleboard or in a kayak borrowed from Aloha Paddle Lake Norman, which offers rentals and beginner-friendly lessons.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water with this 2-in-1 package that includes an inflatable paddle board that converts to a kayak in seconds.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

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