stunt

Example Sentences

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The elevator, one of the most defining technologies of the modern city, started with a stunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

UBS believes these estimates go too far, particularly since higher energy prices may also stunt economic growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The stunt took 40 hours to film, but the grueling effort paid off: It became his first viral video and helped launch him toward fame, Donaldson said recently on “The Tonight Show.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

He did learn how to do a backflip but is aware of his limitations, and is keen on shouting out his stunt double, Cameron Groep.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

There were several experienced verbal stunt pilots in the Glass family, but this last little remark perhaps Zooey alone was coordinated well enough to bring in safely over a telephone.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger