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paragliding

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Definition of paragliding

as in gliding

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Recent Examples of paragliding 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 The chill one and the thrill seeker If one partner wants to go paragliding but the other is scared of heights, Grozdon said a compromise is in order. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paragliding

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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
This week, the moon will be visible gliding silently through the daytime sky from today (April 22), up until the next full moon phase on May 1.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Definition of gliding

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Examples range from corrupted sales templates and ballooning software projects to flawed marketing screens.

— Bill Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Google’s earnings mark the first major test this earnings season for the ballooning capital expenditures trade fueling the artificial intelligence revolution.

— Samantha Subin,MacKenzie Sigalos,Jonathan Vanian,Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 July 2026

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Here, a soaring, nearly 60-foot-long living room topped with a large oval gallery is surrounded by walls of glass overlooking the curving coastline.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Stripe and Advent made a $53 billion takeover offer for PayPal, sending the payment giant’s stock soaring.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026

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