Meaning of polar-bear plunge | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

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“This is the time to sign up for the annual polar-bear plunge into the Delaware River Feb. 21 from the patio outside the Riverfront Restaurant. There are prizes for all foolish enough to participate.”

“Except for those brave souls who raise charity funds by participating in polar-bear plunges throughout the South Jersey shore (a salute to all of them), the smoking ban realistically goes into effect around Memorial Day 2019.”

“Although the annual Splash and Dash polar-bear plunge for charity at Racine’s North Beach was not officially authorized because of the COVID-19 pandemic, about three dozen people plunged into the 40-degree water on Friday anyway.”

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