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adventure

[ad-ven-cher] / ædˈvɛn tʃər /


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Bryan is dealing with relationship problems that add to the urgency of his desire to survive, but he’s also just a dude with questionable self-preservation instincts, which makes for a good adventure.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

The attack happened at a Royal Artillery adventure training exercise on Thorney Island, in Chichester Harbour, in July 2021.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

He didn’t say it’s great to be aboard for this new adventure.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

If you’re looking for action and adventure, Sam calls The End of Oak Street a “nasty little throwback to Jurassic Park.”

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

But Penelope knew Cassiopeia would never agree to stay behind when there was such a marvelous adventure to be had.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

If you’re consistent with your goals, the more Dora the Explorer–style adventures your bird can go on.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

The story, which is told entirely in rhyme, follows Crumble the cat on his daring garden adventures.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Christopher and Anya’s adventures unspool at a breathless pace as they hop from island to island, dueling with pirates, trespassing among giants and competing in a deadly street race featuring some of Glimouria’s nastier creatures.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

In its IPO prospectus about a decade later, the company pitched itself as a way for sports enthusiasts to share their adventures and passions.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

“Intelligence work is not a series of rip-roaring adventures, a string of tricks or an entertaining trip abroad,” Abel cautioned.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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

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

As Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel, Carol has led the Avengers, adventured with the X-Men and saved the world over and over again.

From The Verge Sep. 19, 2018

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

One date turned into three years of adventuring, monthly travels, new restaurants, cities, family weddings and concerts.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 3, 2025

Jones, an adventuring archaeologist, is seen with the hat early on in the movie where he and his companions jump from a crashing plane in an inflatable raft.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2024

The original Dragon’s Dogma, from 2012, married robust combat with slow, methodical adventuring and baroque, anime-esque pomp.

From New York Times Mar. 21, 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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