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Recent Examples of skydiving
There are skydiving displays, nighttime drone light shows, and even a fly-in competition that pits balloon pilots against each other to demonstrate their technical prowess.
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AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Sandman doesn't remember if WEBN actually got into the park, but not long after Wood had started the skydiving team, an afternoon disc jockey broke his leg on a jump and couldn't operate the board for two months.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2025
What To Know The aircraft has been identified by authorities as a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter that is operated by a local skydiving company.
—Adeola Adeosun
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
In 2024, the USPA reported nine skydiving fatalities nationally — a record low.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Sandman doesn't remember if WEBN actually got into the park, but not long after Wood had started the skydiving team, an afternoon disc jockey broke his leg on a jump and couldn't operate the board for two months.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2025
What To Know The aircraft has been identified by authorities as a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter that is operated by a local skydiving company.
—Adeola Adeosun
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
In 2024, the USPA reported nine skydiving fatalities nationally — a record low.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skydiving
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Her history, our ballooning interest in her more overtly sensual work, and the very contours of her face have all been fodder for intensifying debate.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Originally approved by voters in 2008 with a $10 billion bond, the project has since been plagued by delays, ballooning costs, and limited construction progress.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Five-foot-10 and 170 pounds in his prime, Rondell was known for his daring diving, gymnastic and hang-gliding skills.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
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Check another Bay Area paragliding site in Milpitas.—
Ray Chavez,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
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Felix Baumgartner, a daredevil and extreme athlete, died on Thursday after a paragliding accident in Italy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
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In the Great Room, locally sourced granite and wood accent soaring, 38-foot windows overlooking the lake, while each of the 154 guest rooms features a fireplace and private balcony with lake or mountain views.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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This shift has reshaped investor sentiment and sent its valuation soaring.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Given the steep, rocky terrain and limited dozer access, hand crews and aviation resources will remain the primary suppression tools.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Skydiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skydiving. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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