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- noun Plural form of
lob .
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Examples
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Usually the villain lobs threats and the hero makes jokes.
Why We Quip 2009
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Usually the villain lobs threats and the hero makes jokes.
Archive 2009-07-01 2009
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It was a masterful performance by the world's top-ranked player, who mixed powerful ground strokes, flashing returns, topspin lobs and all-court hustle to beat Henman for the sixth straight time.
USATODAY.com - Top seed Hewitt reaches Wimbledon men's final 2002
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One day after a high wind he found several "lobs" washed up on the beach, and, though disappointed at their color, he picked out a big one, and set off to show his prize to Molly.
Jack and Jill Louisa May Alcott 1860
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Note the verb tense: "lobs," as in the present tense.
mnblue - TwoPuttTommy 2008
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"lobs" washed up on the beach, and, though disappointed at their color, he picked out a big one, and set off to show his prize to Molly.
Jack And Jill Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 1902
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If that person lobs a good answer over the net, then I'll lend a hand.
Richard Laermer: You don't want to help, you just want help: A rant Richard Laermer 2010
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Murray comes back from 0-30 to 40-30 but is taken to deuce when Nishikori disguise lobs the disguise lobber.
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On third and eight Manning lobs one down the left sideline to … nobody.
New York Giants 29 New York Jets 14 - as it happened | Paolo Bandini 2011
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If that person lobs a good answer over the net, then I'll lend a hand.
Richard Laermer: You don't want to help, you just want help: A rant Richard Laermer 2010
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