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paragliding

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Definition of paragliding

as in gliding

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Recent Examples of paragliding In 2018, Alfonso Cahero died for three minutes following a paragliding accident. — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Levi ski resort is one of many winter season hotspots across Europe that has diversified, offering snow-free ventures like paragliding, hiking, river rafting and mountain biking. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding. — Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 For a hint of adventure, opportunities for scuba diving, paragliding, hiking, and sailing provide the ideal dose of adrenaline. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paragliding

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Denise's first introduction to viewers was on WJZ's 'Evening Magazine' where she was known as 'Daring Denise' tackling sports from hang-gliding to scuba.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Visitors especially enjoy paragliding and hang-gliding in the area, as well as canoeing and hiking all around the Valley.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

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Rali said doctors advise people who are taking blood thinners to avoid activities likely to cause injury, like football or skydiving.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
In order begin training to BASE jump, courses typically require that participants have significant skydiving experience, according to Base Access, a nonprofit organization focused on education around the sport.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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Although modern recreational hot-air ballooning was still in its infancy in the United States, its popularity was soaring, with technological breakthroughs in the 1960s having made the sport safer and more predictable.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
While the Education Committee would work on public school funding, Criss’ Finance Committee would tackle the ballooning costs of the Hope Scholarship.

— Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026

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His tariffs and, in particular, go-it-alone war with Iran stoked inflation and sent the cost of gas, diesel, groceries and fertilizer soaring.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Renting their computing power to customers including Anthropic has sent revenue soaring and helped SpaceX post its first profit as a public company.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

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