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extreme sport

British

noun

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

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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

Pulling up with a fit communicates to other shoppers that you have your uniform on, and see this as an extreme sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023

But it adds ominously: "Freediving is an extreme sport - and extreme sports have extreme consequences."

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023

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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