rapids

Example Sentences

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In a season when rock climbing, backpacking and shooting the rapids are popular, maybe our reading would benefit from going big.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

His biggest fear was being stung by a stingray while fighting the current as he was dragging his kayak over rapids.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

Just that this rapids attraction can be conquered without a poncho.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

There was no way the raft would have stopped in the rapids.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen