marathon
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The shoe company Li-Ning has become one of the country’s biggest sports shoe brands, worn by many top marathon runners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Even if Wolfhard is exhausted by the press marathon, he doesn’t show it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Perseverance covered the marathon distance after five years and four months of driving, reaching the mark on the 1,890th Martian day, or sol, of its mission.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Following a marathon procession through the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in neighbouring Iraq on Wednesday, he was to reach his final place of rest in the holy city of Mashhad.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
He talked Howard into committing to the race, even though it was at the marathon distance of one-and-five-eighths miles, farther than Smith wanted to send Seabiscuit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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My 40-something friends are training for marathons, opening new businesses, dating, having babies and changing careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
She had several years of good health where she was able to go on a trip with her sister to New Zealand, move to Bristol, take circus classes and run half marathons.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Though much of the episode was drawn up before access to Disney’s massive “Alien” production archive was facilitated, maddening marathons of detail-checking became common.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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
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