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as in strolling
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure she hiked along the trail around the pond
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position with a determined look, he hiked his trousers up and buckled down to work
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Recent Examples of hiking Monica Reza, a 60-year-old aerospace engineer, disappeared while hiking in a Los Angeles forest in June 2025. —
Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 The exterior of the bag has mesh water bottle holders, nylon straps for two hiking poles, and a bungee cord that reviewers use to dry clothing while hiking. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 But many of the president’s own policies, from taxes to tariffs to the war in the Middle East, have driven inflation higher – so much so that the Fed’s next step could just as easily be hiking rates as cutting them. —Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Plantenders Nursery, a wholesale seller of plants in Silverado, is considering hiking its delivery fees for landscapers and contractors to $70 from $50 — but may opt to throw in the towel as the higher fuel costs are the final nail in the coffin for his rustic nursery. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 Of the 10 that have garnered speculation online, one scientist disappeared while hiking in California, five died, and four people ranging from a general to an administrative staffer went missing in New Mexico over the past year. —Anna Schecter, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Steiner had also been seen hiking through nearby trails wearing a bulletproof vest and gloves and armed with several weapons, according to the Sheriff’s Department. —Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Several Wall Street shops have rolled out bullish reports for On Semi just this week, with Bank of America hiking its price target to $85 per share from $70 and lifting its rating to buy from neutral. —Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 My favorite way to explore the park is by hiking. —Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 The exterior of the bag has mesh water bottle holders, nylon straps for two hiking poles, and a bungee cord that reviewers use to dry clothing while hiking. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 But many of the president’s own policies, from taxes to tariffs to the war in the Middle East, have driven inflation higher – so much so that the Fed’s next step could just as easily be hiking rates as cutting them. —Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Plantenders Nursery, a wholesale seller of plants in Silverado, is considering hiking its delivery fees for landscapers and contractors to $70 from $50 — but may opt to throw in the towel as the higher fuel costs are the final nail in the coffin for his rustic nursery. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 Of the 10 that have garnered speculation online, one scientist disappeared while hiking in California, five died, and four people ranging from a general to an administrative staffer went missing in New Mexico over the past year. —Anna Schecter, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Steiner had also been seen hiking through nearby trails wearing a bulletproof vest and gloves and armed with several weapons, according to the Sheriff’s Department. —Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Several Wall Street shops have rolled out bullish reports for On Semi just this week, with Bank of America hiking its price target to $85 per share from $70 and lifting its rating to buy from neutral. —Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 My favorite way to explore the park is by hiking. —Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Not to be outdone, the Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour in Italy features wine sipping, a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef, and plenty of strolling through the countryside.— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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That season ended with Dustin Brown lifting the Stanley Cup.— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a breakdown of the Avs’ first-round series with the Kings, who have not won a playoff round since lifting the Stanley Cup in 2014.— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the bill would refer a question to the ballot asking voters whether to invest more in K-12 education -- specifically for teacher pay and retention, smaller class sizes, and expanded career and technical education -- without raising taxes.— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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These suede clog mules are an easy choice for everything, including early bakery runs, long travel days, and wandering through mountain towns.— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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The two-day search for a missing 12-year-old girl came to a surprising end when she was discovered wandering a Dollar General store, according to investigators in North Carolina.— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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