swimmer
Americannoun
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swimmers
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"But even at slow swim speeds, one could imagine a muscle-powered swimmer being used for purposes like environmental monitoring in aquatic environments."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Although that is much slower than an Olympic swimmer, who can travel up to 65 body lengths per minute, it is comparable to the swimming pace of a cow shark moving leisurely through the ocean.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Also in the pool, Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi, himself only 17, smashed the men's 200m breaststroke world record to delight the home crowd.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
"Greg loved the ocean and was known as a passionate swimmer, sports lover, dedicated worker and an all-round generous, witty guy," his family said in a statement to the broadcaster.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
"If you are a good swimmer, and only if you know you can go the distance, give your things to someone you trust and go now! Now!"
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
Fellow swimmers brought her to shore, but it's believed she died before they could get her out of the water.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
The agency is warning that rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, while waves can wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats near shore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The weather service is advising swimmers to “remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Not especially keen swimmers, they used their mousing skills to secure passage on world-traveling ships piloted by merchants and explorers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
When we went out on the lake I watched them in the water, especially Abu and Tseko, who were the most agile swimmers.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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