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
James Boster, a part-time river guide who helped carry the raft, said they were just passing a spot that, when there is enough water, forms one of his favorite rapids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2025
"It looks like whitewater rapids outside," the 29-year-old said over the phone.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2024
Ignoring his fever and still worried about his father, Kermit worked with the camaradas to get the canoes down the rapids.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
