avid

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Her father described her as an avid volleyball player, who would always turn up to the sports hall 20 to 25 minutes early.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

An avid outdoorsman, Webb managed a farm and hunting lodge and enjoyed offshore fishing and boating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

An avid hiker and swimmer, Scharf, 67, also maintains a disciplined yoga practice and cycles daily from his Culver City home to his Inglewood studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“Ultimately, the Robinhood Platinum just doesn’t come close to the value that you get with the Amex Platinum — especially if you’re an avid traveler,” Blancaflor said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Hall had for some years been an avid hill walker; about the same time he went to work for Alp Sports, he took up rock and ice climbing as well.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer