paragliding
noun
para·glid·ing
ˈper-ə-ˌglī-diŋ 
ˈpa-rə-
: the recreational sport of soaring from a slope or a cliff using a modified parachute
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The towers, the site of several arrests and paragliding attempts, have vexed public officials who have tried to stop taggers from adding their own touches to the structures.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
This was evident at the beginning of Wednesday's episode when Leticia had fears about paragliding.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
The paragliding figures in the image match Apple's parachute emoji, suggesting they were superimposed onto the original image.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Their tropical adventure included paragliding and plenty of beach time.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
This was evident at the beginning of Wednesday's episode when Leticia had fears about paragliding.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
The paragliding figures in the image match Apple's parachute emoji, suggesting they were superimposed onto the original image.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Their tropical adventure included paragliding and plenty of beach time.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for paragliding
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“Paragliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paragliding. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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