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Noun
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Some mountaineers may have regarded the retreat as a failure of nerve.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The all-new Sip Essential takes the company's longstanding personal filter straw format and halves weight, ensuring that even the lightest-traveling speed hikers and mountaineers don't find themselves up a creek without a filter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is quite a bit of signage to keep hikers on the right path, but those with mobility issues should proceed with caution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Officials continue to stress that prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, urging hikers to stay alert and avoid interacting with wildlife.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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In the scene, the pair ride a tall robotic contraption down the peaks of a snowy mountain before encountering All Terrain Armored Transports, or AT-AT walkers, which begin shooting at them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The 3,500 participants Sunday represented 216 towns across Massachusetts, while additional walkers from 23 states and five countries participated virtually, organizers said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
3 May 2026
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“Backpackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpackers. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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