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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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In June, when the full council discussed changes to the board, during a marathon meeting about what would go on Tuesday’s ballot, panel President Marqueece Harris-Dawson also indicated that the current setup can cause confusion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

When customers casually ask Mauri for his best marathon time, he avoids dropping “the bomb” that he has one of the fastest in U.S. history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

In addition to the half marathon, the event includes a 12K that begins in San Diego and crosses into Mexico, and a 10K in Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

A runner in a marathon in northern France was seriously injured runner when a tree was felled by strong winds during the race.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

"Look at them, Rex. All these people have just run a marathon and all you do is walk."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Prince William spoke about his personal admiration for Sir Kevin, who recently completed seven ultra marathons in seven days.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

"You don't need to run marathons," Corral said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

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

Two marathons, just before her life went up in flames.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti


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