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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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“Retirement savings is a marathon, not a sprint.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Critics, however, said the move reversed steps taken by Japan to modernise its corporate culture long centred around marathon work hours.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

The companies said they want to explore new weather markets for sporting events, for example, citing local ski conditions and marathon race days.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The marathon ended Sunday with Dudamel literally enthroned by, and serenaded by, Chris Martin of the band Coldplay.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Does she remember the rat that poked its head out in the alley and the look on Dr. Shabani's face when we saw her in the marathon?

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

Its previous events are often watched by hundreds of thousands of people online, with GDQ's charity marathons having raised "62 million dollars for charities in the last 16 years", according to business director Ashley Farkas.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Cycling, like other endurance sports, has undergone a revolution in carb-taking, a trend that also goosed mind-bending breakthroughs like the recent sub 2-hour marathons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The athlete who enjoys biking with friends, taking his daughters to the beach, doing cross-fit and running marathons is determined not to let his injury slow him down.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

It was fine, even necessary to fuel the brainiacs through late-night studying marathons.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman




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