death-defying

adjective

: very dangerous
death-defying stunts

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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 The 2026 Winter Olympic Games have begun and celebrities have flocked to Milan and Cortina to watch the death-defying feats of athleticism in person. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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