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In the past week, around 30 other ships in the Gulf or transiting the Strait of Hormuz have pulled similar manoeuvres -- some more audaciously than others.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The main flaw in the plan—the ends of the bolt stuck out—was audaciously overcome by putting the Bible under a very large, overflowing dish of macaroni with butter and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Superchargers skipper Brook came to the crease with 26 balls left in his side's innings and audaciously scooped his first ball from Tim Southee back over his own head for a breath-taking six.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Dr. King audaciously challenged the government to eradicate poverty by providing every American a guaranteed, middle-class income.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Ben held out the biscuit, but he did not offer the gift audaciously.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy