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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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Now comes the hard part: a regulatory marathon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

The 44th marathon started at Stormont at about 09:00 BST.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Mac has witnessed many changes to the marathon over the years, from the landscape around Canary Wharf, to the growing number of competitors and spectators.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Or do I try to go two and a half hours without a break in the afternoon, followed by a nearly three-hour marathon before I can get away for dinner?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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