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weightlifting

[weyt-lif-ting] / ˈweɪtˌlɪf tɪŋ /


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Mothers asked about the weightlifting program and advanced academic courses offered in the holdback year—called “grade 8.5” or “High School Prep” by the school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“Surely, Coach, you can find a better punishment? An hour of weightlifting or 10 loops running around the stadium … Come on.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Fields competed in a weightlifting competition last weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

People in Prestwich told the BBC Al-Shamie was a weightlifting enthusiast who rarely spoke to his neighbours.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

We steer clear of archery and weightlifting though, wanting to save those for our private sessions.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins