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adventurous

[ad-ven-cher-uhs] / ædˈvɛn tʃər əs /


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But it is accurate to say that strategy is adventurous, while logistics can be boring.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

They were soon joined by young, adventurous backpackers, who filled hostels and traveled on the cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Ashley. ... She was adventurous, outgoing, smart and driven, never letting obstacles get in her way,” the family’s statement read in part.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

She hopes the book will encourage readers to make Korean ingredients and techniques part of their regular cooking—and to arrive at the store with a slightly more adventurous grocery list.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Some adventurous young Americans had enlisted in the Canadian or British armies or joined the French Foreign Legion.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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