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“That’s the reason why we’ve seen prices basically bob up and down.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Their heads and necks will bob up and down, more closely resembling lances drawn and thrust in a medieval battle than silly birds comically bumbling around.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2022
As Trevor-Roper soon discovered while compiling a substantial folder devoted to the deceptions of the pseudo-clergyman, Peters could bob up anywhere.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 25, 2020
He wanted Gormley to be “long and low,” adjusting his walk to a nice stride and having his head bob up and down to get a rhythm going.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2017
I watch her flashlight beam bob up and down with her footsteps.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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