avid
Example Sentences
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Formerly an avid cyclist, Islas said the incident has irrevocably changed his life.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
But those who know Eaton intimately describe the avid traveler as fearless.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
Melissa Newman, a business professor who’s an avid cruiser, is starting to see some cracks in the industry she loves: Some cruise-goers, including repeat travelers, are saying cruising doesn’t feel special anymore.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
As an avid racing fan, Turner views the Festival as "the pinnacle of the sport" but also understands why some regard it as a "no-brainer" to go abroad.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Whether an avid hunter with poor eyesight posed no danger to anyone was debatable, in Penelope’s view.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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