adventurous
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Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall has told how he sets out to make nature "adventurous" and "cool" for children rather than preach to them.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
In their original renderings—including the novel “The Secret Adversary” and the short-story collection “Partners in Crime”—Tuppence was the more adventurous spirit, Tommy the more stolid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
But it is accurate to say that strategy is adventurous, while logistics can be boring.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
“We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Ashley. ... She was adventurous, outgoing, smart and driven, never letting obstacles get in her way,” the family’s statement read in part.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It is kind of adventurous, though,” said Lettie.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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