daredevil
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These days, you’re as likely to see a #cleanliving West Village girl clutching a can of rocket fuel as you are a BMX-mounted daredevil or a nocturnal gamer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
A daredevil social media free-climber nicknamed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" has died after falling into a volcanic crater in the country's south-west.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
With the element of fire as an intensifier, the Fire Horse is the daredevil and thrill-seeker of the lunar cycle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
Hundreds of spectators gathered at the base of the 101-storey tower to watch Alex Honnold, 40, embark on his daredevil feat, which was also broadcast live on Netflix.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Studying an active volcano wasn’t all helicopter rides and daredevil stunts.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
Ten men suffered injuries Tuesday during the eighth and final bull run of Spain's famed San Fermin festival, bringing to 57 the total number of daredevils injured during this year's fiesta.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
It hires restless aviators and eccentric daredevils to transport crazy stuff that no one else will.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
It was a white-knuckle, high-wire business fit only for daredevils.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Some 900 attendees stare, rapt, as the daredevils loop and arc on their bikes, the wheels illuminated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
He was the chosen knight, the adored hero, of Southern womanhood; and when his feather appeared at the head of his daredevils there was feminine rejoicing and eager welcome.
From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by John Rouse Larus
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