Example Sentences

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On holiday in Los Angeles, the Fonz paired his leather jacket with swimming trunks and water-skis, and, in a far- fetched stunt, vaulted over a shark.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2012

To this end, he manufactured his own low-cost brand of wetsuits and water-skis, and spent his weekends coaching novice water-skiiers and powerboaters.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2010

The term "jump the shark" was even coined about the series-destroying episode of Happy Days in which the characters go on holiday and Fonzie water-skis over a shark.

From The Guardian • May 23, 2010

His only concession to infirmity is that he no longer water-skis daily.

From Time Magazine Archive

She water-skis, rides, plays golf, and yet remains an attentive mother to her children.

From Time Magazine Archive