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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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"David has always been such a joyful person and an inspirational ultra marathon athlete to spend time with," they said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Vance's frustration was clear as he addressed the media after the marathon talks that went through the night in Islamabad but failed to produce a deal to turn a two-week ceasefire into lasting peace.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

After marathon talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal in the early hours of Sunday, S&P 500 futures and bitcoin were moving lower and oil higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

With Spalding pitching, Forest City contested the Nationals in a marathon affair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

My body is filled with so much adrenaline, I could probably run a whole marathon, not just a half.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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