athlete

Example Sentences

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Chief Executive Elliott Hill said Nike was “in the middle innings of our comeback,” as the company tries to redouble its focus on the needs of athletes and faces caution from budget-conscious consumers.

From MarketWatch

That’s a hardship unknown to Winter Olympic athletes from Europe and North American.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire victims experienced something of such magnitude, they might believe, that it overshadows other, carefully honed parts of their identity — such as being a good friend or student or athlete, Leskin said.

From Los Angeles Times

A number of exceptions apply and the ban will not affect lawful permanent residents, many existing visa holders, diplomats, or athletes travelling for major sporting events.

From BBC

Jones: I come from a family of athletes, so even though I’m supposed to lead with my emotions, I know how to turn them off to do the job.

From Los Angeles Times