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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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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
Prince Harry’s first phone call after skydiving was obviously to his wife, Meghan Markle.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

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The film was greenlit at $125 million but ended up ballooning to $160 and $180 million after production ran long, according to knowledgeable sources.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Bond traders are increasingly concerned about sticky inflation and the government’s ballooning debt pile.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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