athlete
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You’re not an athlete in this country unless you’ve got someone charging by the hour to keep you on the field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
The prohibited conduct can range from a coach texting a prospective athlete to schools offering athletic scholarships or housing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has been able to convince standout safety and top athlete Tahj Skinner to play quarterback this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
"There's a lack of understanding on how they should behave... on how they could help their child to blossom into the athlete that they should become."
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
His chest and arms were thick and roped with muscle, testament to the athlete he’d once been.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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