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on the slopes

idiom

: engaged in the activity of skiing
I love being on the slopes.

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The Winter Park gondola incident became a major news event, but patrollers spend a lot of time reassuring frightened skiers and snowboarders after mishaps on the slopes, so they’re used to comforting others. John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025 Top 5 Can’t Miss Sleep on the slopes of Mount Rainier at the historic Paradise Inn. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 For many, the first day on the slopes is a tradition. Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2025 Hanging in the Trap Bar and listening to live music is arguably more fun than a day on the slopes. Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the slopes

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“On the slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20slopes. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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