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adventurous

[ad-ven-cher-uhs] / ædˈvɛn tʃər əs /


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He also linked up well with Calafiori, while Lewis-Skelly filled in at left-back when the Italian went on one of his adventurous runs forward.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Arnie was rehomed by her previous owner when she was 12 years old because they found her "too adventurous and independent".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Mike is the founder of nonprofit organization Elder Abuse Airforce, which is based out of John Wayne Airport and uses adventurous airplane journeys to raise awareness of financial scams targeting seniors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

A brilliant cameo from Aniston promoting her new cookbook, with such adventurous epicurean dishes as “boiled hot dogs and peas,” serves as the film’s inciting event.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

A man can live a long and adventurous life without ever being spoken to by Lacey Pemberton, and when that rare opportunity does arise, one does not wish to misspeak.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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