Dive
Dive verb - To cast oneself head first into deep water.
Sheer
Sheer verb - To change one's course or direction.
Both words in one sentence
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Given the sheer amount of times he gives himself away as well as his in-game tendency to dive into furniture, walls, and fixtures, it would seem to indicate that he is indeed something of an oaf.
Source: Video Game / Max Payne -
His most noteworthy performance is attempting to ram an allied fighter out of a terminal dive; although he failed to save her, his sheer nerve and improvisation earned him awards.
Source: Ace Pilot - High-speed bombers, dive-bombers, high-altitude bombers, reconnaisance aircraft, bomber-destroying heavy fighters, radar-equipped night fighters...the sheer number of roles and variants these two World War Two stalwarts covered would fill a whole book.
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