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paragliding

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Definition of paragliding

as in gliding

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Recent Examples of paragliding 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 Fox News Digital previously reported on another paragliding incident earlier this year in Florida. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paragliding

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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
And in 2022, Ristroph studied the surpassingly complex aerodynamics of what makes a good paper airplane—specifically what is needed for smooth gliding.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

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Marshall detailed his own involvement in the skydiving event to celebrate his 100th birthday, and the duke was motivated to try it out himself.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Horrigan said skydiving is considered a safe sport, with a low accident rate relative to the number of jumps.

— Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 23 Aug. 2026

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But the poori remains the same, made with whole wheat flour, water and a touch of salt, gently pressed and then fried, ballooning into a gorgeous orb.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Bessent did not appear particularly concerned about America’s ballooning debt this week, however.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

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Several of the staples of break fast meals — bagels, cream cheese and lox — are carbohydrate-heavy and can send blood sugar soaring if eaten too quickly.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Sep. 2026
Con investor event, CrowdStrike laid out some bullish long-term targets that sent the stock soaring.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

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