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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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The ranks of America’s marathon commuters have grown since the pandemic, with many workers moving farther away from city centers for cheaper housing and more space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

For McClelland, this is her first marathon and she is being cautious.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The 44th marathon started at Stormont at about 09:00 BST.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

It’s a public television mainstay that plays well with niche audiences too, as Twitch discovered when a nine-day marathon in 2015 proved to be enormously popular.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Like, even the thought of walking to the car feels like prepping for a marathon.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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