Example Sentences

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For decades, the beach has been used by locals for surfing and as the launch site for the Umhlali Ski Boat Club, but it’s rarely busy and the water often too rough to swim safely.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In the 2024-25 season, the median age was 38 years old, up from 37 the prior season, according to the National Ski Areas Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“Life-saving measures were attempted by Ski Patrol and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District paramedics,” the Sheriff’s Office reported in a release.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games and while the 'skimo' sprints offered a condensed version of the sport, the mixed relay proved to be a true lung-busting race.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

I loved sitting out on the porch with your uncle Damani waiting for Frank Ski to play “Fresh Is the Word.”

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates