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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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But even if you skip a marathon art-viewing session this week, there’s plenty to enjoy among the whirlwind of fairs dotted across the city like tornadoes on a Kansas plain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

"This astonishing total of applicants firmly establishes London as the world's most sought-after marathon," said Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The Gavin and Stacey star is running in support of a text message crisis line where she volunteers, and this will be her third marathon.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

He is panting like he just ran a marathon.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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