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climbing











NOUN
mountain climbing
Synonyms


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Because today's birds rely heavily on their strong legs and climbing ability, researchers think the ancient species may have spent less time climbing and possibly retained the ability to fly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Now that trucking rates are climbing toward their highest levels in four years, some businesses are deciding a slower, cheaper route across the country suits them fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Shares of Micron Technology were climbing Monday morning after the company announced a new partnership with Anthropic.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Instead, such episodes seemed to reinforce his perception that he was climbing a mountain alone, battling institutions that were already biased against raw milk before hearing his case.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

They kept climbing onto the dam and splashing into the water, happily squeaking all the while.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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