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- verb Present participle of
submarine . - adjective Tending to strike unexpectedly, in the fashion of one who
submarines
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Examples
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This is a strangulation hazard, known as "submarining," that was responsible for at least 10 infant deaths between 1995 and 2008, the latest dates for which data are available, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Consumer Reports finds Zooper Waltz stroller a safety risk 2011
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The ASTM industry safety standard, which took effect in January 2008, protects against the hazard, known as submarining, by requiring a larger opening that avoids trapping or strangling an infant, the agency said.
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Huber had noticed that snowboarders are able to float on powder, rather than "submarining" beneath the surface like inexperienced skiers on conventional skis.
Word Watch 1995
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This is known as “submarining,” which was responsible for at least 10 infant deaths between 1995 and 2008, the latest dates for which data are available.
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He needed a scholarship, but Neilsen was intent on ruining his life by submarining his chance at college.
Matthew Yglesias » American Manufacturing is Very Productive 2010
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He needed a scholarship, but Neilsen was intent on ruining his life by submarining his chance at college.
Matthew Yglesias » American Manufacturing is Very Productive 2010
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The small rubber boat slowed instantly, the SEALs hanging as far to the aft as possible to prevent the bow from submarining.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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The small rubber boat slowed instantly, the SEALs hanging as far to the aft as possible to prevent the bow from submarining.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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The small rubber boat slowed instantly, the SEALs hanging as far to the aft as possible to prevent the bow from submarining.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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Oakland A's — RP Brad Ziegler: With 39 consecutive scoreless innings to begin his major league career, the submarining righty was one of few bright spots.
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In the lingo of online dating, submarining begins when someone with whom you have romantic involvement ghosts — or disappears from your life without notice — only to resurface with no apology.
Bulky Cameras, Meet The Lens-less FlatCam Laura Roman 2018
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