parachute
Example Sentences
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He tried to set his expression into “bravery in the grip of terrible adversity” but it was difficult with the wind contorting his face as if he were in a free fall without a parachute.
From Literature
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He then was parachuted straight into the team for the opening match against the United States after space spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was unable to play because of a fever.
From Barron's
Police are still searching for a part of the parachute system which contains propellant.
From BBC
Watt said they had received huge support after being parachuted into the tournament.
From Barron's
Calls have been building to parachute him in given the side's Pakistan struggles.
From Barron's
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