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athletics

[ath-let-iks] / æθˈlɛt ɪks /


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At Oxford, he excelled in athletics, winning a Blue, although it was doubtful whether his course qualified him to be a bona fide member of the University.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

In athletics, where rain tumbled down over several days, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson did the 100m-200m double and was named men's MVP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Last year, the first sorority and fraternity opened on campus, and more are expected, said Yolanda Barbier Gibson, vice president for student affairs, enrollment management, and athletics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

He would include “protecting athletics funding, football in particular, making new partnerships with Navy to serve the district’s needs, and growing the partnership with law enforcement.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A pretty little river winds through athletics fields.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr


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