scuba diving
Americannoun
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Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
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She said that he came off to her as “put-together,” a driven businessman and committed father who enjoyed hiking and scuba diving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
A 64-year-old woman died Saturday morning after scuba diving at a popular location off the coast of Catalina Island.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
Tourism to the Philippines accounts for almost 10 percent of the country's GDP, mainly generated from people seeking sand, sea, surf and scuba diving.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
It’s waterproof and perfect for underwater adventures like scuba diving.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
Nobody would make up scuba diving to be their favorite hobby if it wasn’t so.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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