sprint
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After the last-lap incident in the sprint race in Singapore, are 'papaya rules' finally failing at McLaren, and with them the premise of running two number one drivers?
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Hamilton, second to Verstappen in the sprint, was quickest in the first and second parts of qualifying but could not repeat that pace when it mattered during what he described as "another difficult Q3".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
He also has concerns about Red Bull's inconsistent starts - he lost the lead off the line both in Malaysia last weekend and in the sprint.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The four-time champion has looked the man to beat all weekend, and took pole for the grand prix a few hours after winning the sprint, following Russell crashing out of the lead.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
I sprint out back the way I came, stumbling up the stairs with hot tears streaking my cheeks.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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Working with Tony Villani, the founder of XPE Sports, Kelce focused on “game-speed drills” to maximize his pace when he’s running actual routes, not just reeling off sprints in shorts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Brighton, one of the most exciting teams in the league this season and the top goalscorers, are one place above United for sprints.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
This season's out-of-possession stats would appear to back it up too, with the Red Devils ranking 16th for distance covered, and 17th for total number of sprints.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He sprints across the Buckeyes’ practice field, snatching balls from every angle with either hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Russ sits in the bleachers while Erin and I shoot our patterns, practice free throws, and do our sprints.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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Wing Max Jorgensen then sprinted the length of the pitch to score a stunning solo score after South Africa fumbled the ball to make it 42-17.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Humanoids sprinted faster than Usain Bolt and jumped 11 feet in the air from a standing position.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Agathe Chateau Frilloux sprinted down a long road parallel to the Champs Elysee, her daughter and son running close behind, only just making it to their designated gate before the set cut-off time.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
With just over six minutes left, Chambliss took a snap, sprinted left and outraced an LSU cornerback on a 14-yard dash to the corner of the end zone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
He sprinted down the length of the ship, hurtling below deck to the captain’s quarters.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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Biotechnology companies are sprinting to the public markets and defying a broader IPO slowdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He is absurdly fast, sprinting from the left-handed batter’s box to first base in just 3.96 seconds, better than anybody else in MLB.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
She did so with a huge smile spread across her face, leaning into the big notes of Dangerous Woman, and sprinting across the stage during Break Free - one of many up-tempo highlights.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Video captured by KBAK/KBFX showed crowds of spectators and football players in full gear sprinting toward the exits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
That’s when Jay came sprinting in the door.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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