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extreme sport

British  

noun

  1. a sport that is physically hazardous, such as bungee jumping or snowboarding

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Nowadays, the event is classed as an extreme sport and dubbed one of the UK's toughest downhill races.

From BBC May 25, 2026

Production-wise, “The Pitt” is the closest that a prestige drama can get to an extreme sport.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2026

He poured money into sailing, sponsoring an America’s Cup team and pushing for the competition to become more of a high-tech, extreme sport.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 3, 2025

Several local businesses offer rafting trips ranging from a chill kickback to extreme sport opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2025

Every bite is a direct, uncut injection of Papa Johns toppings, a new extreme sport.

From Washington Post Sep. 1, 2022

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