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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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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

Dozens of girls take part in the extreme sport every day at a skate park in Addis Ababa, and it is helping to improve both their physical and mental wellbeing.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2022

Publicly defending Black women in America remains an extreme sport.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022

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