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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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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

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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