death-defying

Example Sentences

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Here’s what to know about the death-defying climb:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

To do it, he’ll risk his life performing death-defying stunts just so their spectacle and authenticity can be part of the draw that gets butts in movie theater seats.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

England do not need a humble Stokes in Australia, they need the alpha at his death-defying best.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

Lou and Jim rose to prominence and success right as the nation took an interest in mountaineering as a death-defying sport for pros and a pastime for tourists and rich adventurers.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2024

If death-defying, off-piste skiing at high altitude down near vertical slopes had a musical equivalent, bebop would be it.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall