sprint
verb (used without object)
to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
sprinter
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a word derived from
sprint.
Example Sentences
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Former British sprinter Adam Gemili tells Newsbeat that "feeling good" about yourself can give you that necessary extra lift when competing, and says men often opt for a "good trim".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Surely Lidl-Trek is happy with its best team classification and Pedersen’s green jersey as best sprinter, but an American wearing stars and stripes winning a stage on an American-made bike?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Teenage American sprinter Tate Taylor, 19, marked his Diamond League debut with a personal best of 19.75 seconds as he won the men's 200m ahead of Olympic gold medallist Letsile Tebogo.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The 2,500 invite-only spectators will watch several former Olympic medalists, including sprinter Fred Kerley and swimmers Hunter Armstrong and Cody Miller of the USA.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Sena the sprinter, Sena the striker, so useless in the water!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
