marathon
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
His view is that momentum in the memory market is shifting from a sprint race to a long-distance marathon.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
In 2015, it became the first vehicle to complete a marathon distance on another world.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
In order to better understand the Jason phenomenon, I tracked down the Shout Factory collection and staged my own marathon, watching all 12 films, including the crossover “Freddy vs. Jason” and the 2009 reboot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Public-market investors gathered at the company’s San Francisco office Wednesday for a marathon day of presentations ahead of its planned IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
It didn’t take a math genius to calculate that his speed and time combined meant he’d run roughly half a marathon by the time he returned to the Glade.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
Lindsey has also run several marathons in memory of her late husband, who died in 2024, four and half years after his diagnosis of motor neurone disease.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
"You don't need to run marathons," Corral said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Long before Dante joined the military and Joey started running marathons, Thousand Steps Beach was always where they got their best workouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Some of his claims about his personal life, including that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days and raised millions for charities, were also disputed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Don't get me wrong. I hope all that happens so y'all can buy this store and I can retire, kick back and watch Law and Order marathons all day, every day."
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing marathon
Vocabulary Bowl Vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for April 24–April 30, 2021
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for October 9–October 15, 2021
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word