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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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There’s an ocean of athletes available on TV, eager to talk about their wins, losses, personal triumphs and brands.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Professional athletes are like anybody else,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

In a thick Quebecois accent, he said he set up rappers, athletes and other wealthy clients with rented cars, homes, jewelry and clothes.

From Los Angeles Times

At 10, he became the youngest athlete in Brazil to sign a contract with Nike.

From BBC

“This action seeks justice for a decorated American athlete who, in his pursuit of Olympic glory, was knowingly sacrificed to a silent epidemic of brain injury,” the court filing said.

From Los Angeles Times