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adventure

[ad-ven-cher] / ædˈvɛn tʃər /


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“The Odyssey,” in whatever format it is seen, is an epic adventure with emotional undertones beyond the original story and an existential message that resonates far more than its smattering of modern language.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The flesh-and-blood narrative offers a new take on 2011's "Green Lantern," a Ryan Reynolds-led space adventure movie.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

"I'm sure, knowing him, he will go on another adventure," she said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

He had been in Boy Scouts and had an appetite for adventure, but it was the prospect of having his college paid for that sealed the deal.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

More later when I am back home from this adventure.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Though their big-screen adventures could not capture the comedic chaos of their stage act, Martin and Lewis transformed even the most pedestrian screenplay into box-office gold.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

The Covid pandemic also prevented "normal adventures and experiences", she says.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Now Pogacar has turned the sport’s highest profile stage race into one of those five-figure wine-and-scenery cycling adventures that are abundant in the French summer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The briskly paced film is equally entertaining while recounting her wild adventures of yore and while following her around Manhattan and Fire Island today.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Sometimes I wonder what she’s seeing in her head when she goes on her adventures.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

Bruce: We were as basic as we could be, talking about something we’ve never fully adventured into, and rightly so.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2024

“That’s precisely why I had Emet-Selch take on the role of chiding like, ‘What’s with that lonely look, as though you know and have adventured through everything there is to see in the world?

From The Verge Apr. 29, 2022

On the one hand, he tells us, the annals are haunted by “those who almost adventured, who almost achieved, but ultimately, for them, it proved to be too much.”

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2022

One seal even adventured under a picnic table near a cafe, the newspaper reported.

From Seattle Times Jan. 30, 2019

But halfway down the steps, she realized just how long it had been since she’d adventured by herself.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

A self-described B-student, he spent his childhood adventuring in the wilderness near his hometown of Seattle, and as a kid had preferred skiing to YouTube.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

It’s definitely a unique experience that might not be right for everyone, but is great for gathering with friends, date night or just adventuring in a new city.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

Mr Deen added that Jeremiah liked football, exploring and adventuring, and that the family would not dwell on the sadness, but would "focus on how happy he made us in his life".

From BBC Sep. 4, 2024

During the day, when you aren’t out adventuring, you can find a shady spot beneath a towering ponderosa pine or cedar tree.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2024

I really don’t think I’m as much of an adventuring polar bear as I am an exploring polar bear, Duane considered.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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