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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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It is what Close calls a "food-first" or "food-only" approach and something he says every athlete should use as a starting point.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

You’re not a true sports parent until you’ve woken up in the darkness to the magical patter of rain, and felt a joy you haven’t felt since your young athlete was born.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

There is, however, more than one way for an elite athlete to chase a competitive edge – and some are going back to basics.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

But for a young athlete growing up in Canada, where the most-popular sports take place on ice, it was a deal-breaker.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

If you think about it, there are two very different ways to evaluate an athlete.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

His patients would come to include many prominent personalities around the city, and he was a strong believer in athletes getting back in the game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

“Eric … has never wavered in his commitment to covering up-and-coming athletes, greeting each day with seemingly endless energy and curiosity,” said Limón Romero.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Sometimes, the outfits are aces, leaving athletes feeling good and playing well.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

This volume’s collage-like spreads serve as a look book for weekend athletes and a reference work for the fashion-curious.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

I've gotten e-mail from rock stars, athletes, actors and actresses, and even the President.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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