marathon

Example Sentences

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A 13-mile humanoid marathon featured a robot that finished in under three hours with human help, but others sat down and refused to move.

From The Wall Street Journal

Klein, who came out of nowhere to rescue the Dodgers with four scoreless innings in the marathon Game 3 of the World Series, was still pinching himself about being recognized in public.

From Los Angeles Times

Both players ultimately enjoyed their semi-finals, given the outcomes, but they suffered physically in marathon matches.

From BBC

The cost of participation is higher than a marathon, and some people have criticised it.

From BBC

But fatigue can’t help setting in once it becomes clear that this marathon drama will be delivered in the broadest of strokes.

From Los Angeles Times