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swimming

[swim-ing] / ˈswɪm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
existing in liquid
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NOUN
water sport
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At the time, it was swimming in a lively group of nine adult whales.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

That premier level of quality extends to the grounds of the property, which house a large infinity-edge swimming pool, exterior entertaining spaces, and elegant landscaping, all of which add to the “resort-like atmosphere.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

One campaigner called it "bonkers" that the best way to get a polluted river cleaned up was turn it into a popular site for swimming.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Long Beach is set to host a number of events during the Olympics, including open-water swimming, rowing and sailing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The swimming incident, that was in September of 1937.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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