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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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In lengthy social media posts and an interview on Fox News, Trump acknowledged that the marathon negotiations in Islamabad had gone "well" and "most points were agreed to."

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

After marathon talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal in the early hours of Sunday, S&P 500 futures and bitcoin were moving lower and oil higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

BTS were battered by the elements as they kicked off their marathon world tour in Goyang Stadium, South Korea.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

With Spalding pitching, Forest City contested the Nationals in a marathon affair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ben and Radar both had a marathon band practice to make sure they would rock “Pomp and Circumstance” at graduation.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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