noun
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Origin of powerboat
Example Sentences
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"We are sad to confirm that circuit powerboat racer, Brett Duncan, 51, has unfortunately succumbed to the injuries that he sustained in a lone racing accident," the CPA said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
He maintained his strut and bravado off-screen, earning a black belt in karate and pursuing hobbies such as powerboat racing and roping steers.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2022
Bill Wolf, 74, can’t even find a place to dock his powerboat at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, where he’s been on a wait list for a 50-foot slip since May 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
Scheduled October events include a parade, powerboat racing, theater and musical performances, a costume contest and sports competitions.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2021
Long and thin and pale, it cut through the sea like a powerboat.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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