parachute
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Many underscore the absence of golden parachutes and Cadillac healthcare plans.
The question is whether there will be similar parachutes available for producers of lumber, furniture and kitchen cabinets—the latest targets for import levies.
From Barron's
Police say instructor Justin Fuller "is presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute" during the jump on Saturday.
From BBC
Royal Air Force paratroopers drew a grand applause after a coordinated display of parachute work that saw them float down to the shores.
From Los Angeles Times
The astronauts will then begin a dangerous part of the mission as they re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, and parachute back to the surface off the coast of California.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
