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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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Rock climbing was among his many hobbies, which also included snowboarding, tennis, photography, sailing, jazz piano, art and design, skydiving and cooking.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Skydive Kansas City had planned eight skydiving flights out of Butler Memorial Airport that day, the NTSB said.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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The wildfire has grown just as rapidly, ballooning to 358,000 acres across Owyhee and Malheur counties as of Wednesday.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
Situational Awareness rode a wave of AI optimism since its inception in 2024, ballooning to a peak of $45 billion in assets before last week's reckoning.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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Another chapter in SpaceX’s journey After the IPO, the scarce supply of shares paired with intense interest from retail investors sent the stock soaring.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The abrupt shifts have been a defining feature of the five-month war that has upended global markets and sent the prices of fuel and other basic goods soaring.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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