athletes
Example Sentences
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The sportswriter John Feinstein often said that the very best athletes are not only “willing to step on your neck to win, they want to step on your neck.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
A summer social-media campaign titled “Cropaganda” made light of meat industry lobbying groups, while other recent posts have featured high-performance athletes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
For many athletes, years of training can provide a routine, a purpose and an identity - but what happens when it all stops?
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
There are also wrestlers, basketball players and track athletes on the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
He’s known as the saint who keeps athletes safe and healthy, which is exactly what I needed at the time.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
