athletes

Example Sentences

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A team chef has joined England this week, possibly putting an end to the days of performance athletes waiting in the hotel lobby for their takeaway to arrive.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It is a way to "expand our search for athletes," club president Marcelo Teixeira said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

She met Dave at a meetup of athletes running a rim-to-rim-to-rim challenge at the Grand Canyon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It simply may be a function of today’s near wall-to-wall sports coverage, but it sure seems like pro athletes spend a lot more time injured.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“I’m writing a feature about promising teen athletes whose careers were cut short. I’d like to talk to you about your son.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng