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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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“Retirement savings is a marathon, not a sprint.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Critics, however, said the move reversed steps taken by Japan to modernise its corporate culture long centred around marathon work hours.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Someone who is training for a marathon is going to need to drink more fluids than someone who is largely sedentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The marathon ended Sunday with Dudamel literally enthroned by, and serenaded by, Chris Martin of the band Coldplay.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

It’s been a Stella Grant marathon, even with the lame CF content.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

But after losing much of his depth perception, he traded that passion for running, completing 79 marathons, his family said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Tang enjoyed testing his endurance by running marathons and participating in triathlons.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Some of his claims about his life, including that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days and raised millions for charities, were disputed.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The athlete who enjoys biking with friends, taking his daughters to the beach, doing cross-fit and running marathons is determined not to let his injury slow him down.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

They sprinted one day and rowed long, punishing ten- or twelve-mile marathons the next.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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