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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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However, Jones, who played a key role in Eliud Kipchoge's sub two-hour marathon challenge in 2019, is keen to point out that the science in this area is "behind".

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Four nights later, No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany needed four hours, 33 minutes to beat Quentin Halys in another five-set Ashe marathon, finally finishing at about 2:15 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

After his selfie marathon in Dessau, Siegmund addressed a town-hall meeting in a beer garden just outside of town.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

“Retirement savings is a marathon, not a sprint.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Since Park was under orders to follow Shin around, every working day became a marathon session of whispered escape preparations and motivational stories about the fine dining that awaited them in China.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

Long before Dante joined the military and Joey started running marathons, Thousand Steps Beach was always where they got their best workouts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Some of his claims about his life, including that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days and raised millions for charities, were disputed.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 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

"Don't get me wrong. I hope all that happens so y'all can buy this store and I can retire, kick back and watch Law and Order marathons all day, every day."

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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