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sprint

[sprint] / sprɪnt /


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Lungs still pumping from that touchline sprint at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho landed at Chelsea days after guiding Porto to a remarkable Champions League triumph and declared himself a 'Special One'.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

A humanoid robot has outperformed humans by breaking Usain Bolt's world record for the 100m sprint, according to its manufacturer.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The Ferrari driver had chosen the soft tyres for the sprint, rather than the mediums of the other front-runners.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The sprint workout also altered more than 200 metabolites and rapidly increased levels of proteins involved in blood vessel growth, tissue remodeling, and hormonal signaling.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

I sprint for the stairs, but the giant snake doesn’t give chase.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

They found that six 30-second, all-out sprints changed nearly one-quarter of the proteins measured in the blood immediately after exercise.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Inside AI companies and larger tech companies working furiously on AI projects, however, such sprints can be extreme.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The kid known for his electric speed ranks only ninth in total sprints on his own team and his average speed has been below his teammate Aymeric Laporte’s—even though Laporte is a central defender.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He is averaging just 2.7 sprints per match, compared to 5.3 just four years ago.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Inside the gym, we run all sorts of sprints and shooting drills and practice free throws.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

In one, apparently written during or after an overseas golfing trip, Harp apologizes for having sprinted after the president for lack of a golf cart.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

The Springboks had the luxury of bringing on Damian Willemse from the bench, but it was another replacement who pounced next as scrum-half Jantjies sprinted over in his first Test for three years.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

In contrast, Spain have been the hardest-working of the final four as they've run, sprinted and pressed the opposition the most out of the semi-finalists.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

One asylum seeker sprinted into the courthouse, hours after her early morning hearing appointment in early June, her flip flops barely holding together as she frantically ran up and down the hallway.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Triptolemus sprinted across the room and hopped in his chariot.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The researchers also tested how human fat cells responded to blood collected after sprinting.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

But launch timing in sprinting is everything, and even a lead-out train can get things wrong.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

One of the most haunting shots is Odysseus sprinting out of Hades chased by an army of the dead who regret following him into battle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Gauff drilled her footwork, working to optimize her explosive speed for a slippery surface where hard stops and aggressive sprinting can often backfire.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

I panicked, grabbing Sasha by the arm, sprinting with her back up the lawn toward the house, trusting that Barack and Malia were doing the same.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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