jumping

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“I say I love doing stunts, but I was thinking, ‘Please don’t be the middle-aged woman who breaks her ankle jumping from a small height.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"The breed developed in harsh desert climates and has proven itself in endurance riding, dressage and show jumping," Sapargeldy said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"The street has been very quiet over the last two days, we've witnessed a couple of altercations on the road between drivers jumping the lights," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The company posted a first-quarter profit of $27.8 million, or 11 cents a share, with revenue jumping 26% to $1.39 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I was so proud of her my old heart came close to jumping right through the bib of my overalls.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls