Example Sentences

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At 09:02 a passerby spotted the paddleboarders in difficulty in the water and dialled 999.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The still, brackish, coastal pond has multiple inlets that are popular among recreational boaters, especially among kayakers and paddleboarders hoping to take in a spectacular sunset.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Stand-up paddleboarders had the most encounters with sharks, the study found.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Although the leaders of the group were experienced paddleboarders, they had "no experience to teach novices on fast-flowing rivers".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

Along the bay, paddleboarders balance, pushing forward with oars while cormorants float around them.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio