variants
also poor boys
as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll
ordered a fried catfish po'boy
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Noun
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The triad today consists of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), and nuclear-capable bombers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026 -
Aircraft, ships, submarines and nuclear submarines will all take part.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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They were heralded as heroes for their bravery in confronting the shooters.—
Michael Smith,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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DeMartinis, who got on base in the ninth after getting hit by a pitch, was one of many heroes on the day for the Falcons.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Po'boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/po%27boys. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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