adrenaline
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He embraces downhill skiing, he says, because he loves being around his family on the slopes, “and feeling the adrenaline rush, and the rush of wind on my face.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
In any case, he writes, he was “addicted to the adrenaline that comes from adventure.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
They were there for the "adrenaline" and because they see "minimal risk" of punishment if caught, he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
There's no alcohol involved... just high-energy drinks and pure adrenaline.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
For years, I’d imagined the camaraderie of team practice, the adrenaline rush of competition, and maybe even being noticed on campus as one of the school’s athletic stars.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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