mountain climbing
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain climbing
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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“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
In subsequent years, Whittaker went on ski vacations with the Kennedys, was a guest at the family compound in Hyannis Port, Mass., and hosted gatherings in Seattle that included mountain climbing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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
There have been more than 300 deaths in the Everest region since records of mountain climbing there began a century ago, and many of these bodies remain.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024
We would go around and around the tallest mountain, climbing ever upward.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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