athletic
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As athletic director at USC, Cohen understands the reasons for their doom and gloom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Under Madalon, Princeton—which, standard for Ivy League schools, doesn’t offer athletic scholarships—hasn’t pursued players in the transfer portal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Behind a powerful yet athletic pack, player of the tournament Louis Bielle-Biarrey's ability to conjure magic out of nowhere translates as well from the French jersey to his club colours.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
"My stance is different, my movement is different and I am a naturally big, athletic guy. When I hit him, he's going to feel a natural 20-kilo weight difference."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
It happened that soon after their arrival Perseus heard that the King of Larissa, in the North, was holding a great athletic contest, and he journeyed there to take part.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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