mountain climbing
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain climbing
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Michael Hall raises funds for men's bereavement charity Strongmen and has completed a number of mountain climbing challenges over the years.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
“He was the face of mountain climbing for a generation,” said Michael Levy, editor and publisher of Summit Journal, and his exploits inspired new generations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Also “associated” with bone fractures is playing the game of football, as well as hockey, basketball, gymnastics, skiing, mountain climbing and many other sports.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2024
Last February, three members of a mountain climbing club from New York perished in an avalanche on a remote peak in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
“See the panel with Cleopatra, the guy mountain climbing, and the Viking ship sailing across it? That’s for 900 to 999. History and Geography.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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