skiing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skiing
Example Sentences
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In warmer weather, you can rent kayaks, wave runners and paddleboards or take a seasonal cruise aboard the Lake Lawn Queen; winter brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing and sledding.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also skiing, biking and camping across the mountains, according to his Instagram page.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sonny died in a skiing accident in 1998.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
We have epic snowball fights, Mama and I go cross-country skiing, and Mustafa makes tons of money shoveling driveways.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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