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swimming

[swim-ing] / ˈswɪm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
existing in liquid
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NOUN
water sport
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“People want to know if it’s safe where they’re swimming, where they’re putting toes in the sand,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This adaptation has evolved independently in several shark and tuna species, giving them advantages such as faster swimming, long-distance travel, and improved hunting ability.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Morgan Stanley estimates that AI water use will grow to more than 1 trillion liters by 2028, or 400,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The photos appear to show Russini and Vrabel holding hands, hugging and sitting in a hot tub and a swimming pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Here I was swimming with Mami Wata, and it felt like the most natural thing in the world!

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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