scuba diving
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of scuba diving
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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F1 drivers' contracts usually have clauses in them forbidding them from doing 'dangerous sports', such as skiing or scuba diving, although not every driver's contract is the same.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, the foreign ministry in Rome has said.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
She said that he came off to her as “put-together,” a driven businessman and committed father who enjoyed hiking and scuba diving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
A 64-year-old woman died Saturday morning after scuba diving at a popular location off the coast of Catalina Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
“I don’t do scuba diving for fun as a civilian. The majority of my diving has been in the Middle East.”
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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