death-defying

adjective

: very dangerous
death-defying stunts

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Between death-defying stunts, Ving Rhames embraced a different kind of mission — learning from Tom Cruise how to survive and thrive in Hollywood. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 And within that special group of music-loving daredevils, each has their own reason for applying a soundtrack to their death-defying jumps. ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 While the death-defying moments stay with her, Smith says the solitude and beauty of nature proved even more prevalent. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for death-defying

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“Death-defying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/death-defying. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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