parachute

Example Sentences

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But what begins as the sleazy and alluring tale of a man parachuting into self-destruction turns into an exploration of the transformative power of living in one’s true identity.

From Los Angeles Times

The small, fully automated rocket took off vertically, and the capsule carrying the tourists then detached in flight before gently descending back to the Texas desert, slowed by parachutes.

From Barron's

“You need a parachute before jumping,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frenchman Nancy - parachuted in from Columbus Crew in MLS without any managerial experience in Europe - was calm in the aftermath.

From BBC

The show has included the usual mix of potentially terrifying or revolting trials for the celebrities, including parachuting into the jungle, crawling through stinky slime and encountering creatures including crocodiles.

From BBC