adventurous

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Some of the first American companies to make a go of it may be smaller, more adventurous types.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Yes, it was an adventurous life, a picturesque life, that makes for a good narrative.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

She said the trip felt more adventurous as they were away from busy roads and praised the friendly island community.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

In Tahlequah area: In “Where the Red Fern Grows,” an adventurous boy diligently saves money to buy two hunting dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

We had a collection of pressed flowers and many shells, not only the local kinds from the Bournemouth beach but exotic ones collected by my adventurous great-grandfather during his travels to Australia and such places.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall