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whitewater rafting

British  

noun

  1. the sport of rafting down fast-flowing rivers, esp over rapids

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Boaters say if water diversions were significantly reduced, there could be whitewater rafting on this part of the river for up to two months longer each year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

Disney’s take on the whitewater rafting ride is robust, coming in at about seven minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

I’d never done any kind of whitewater rafting before.

From Scientific American • Jun. 5, 2023

Choose between gentle excursions on tranquil lakes, extended river trips or, for more adventurous travelers, whitewater rafting outings that give your heart rate a ride as well.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Whitewater rafting season: After a winter of heavy rain and snow, the ice is melting in California’s mountains, creating dream conditions for whitewater rafting enthusiasts, The Los Angeles Times reports.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

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