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athletically

American  
[ath-let-ik-lee] / æθˈlɛt ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a way that involves athletic skills or abilities such as strength, agility, speed, etc., or that relates to physical sports that make use of these skills.

  2. in a lean and muscular way, like an athlete.


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Axar struck again, however, by running around at deep mid-wicket and tossing the ball athletically to Shivam Dube to end a partnership of 77 in 39 balls.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2026

This week, Harriet Ryan looks at how a secret economy in athletically gifted teens gives players like Bell access to opportunity and the potential to make millions of dollars, but also exposes them to exploitation.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 6, 2025

"You have to be unparalleled. You have to be superior athletically to be able to learn the game and then break through."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2025

Senior Emma Malabuyo is one of the veterans on the roster who has helped ease McGowan’s transition to college — not just athletically but also academically.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2025

He shows me exactly how to do everything—flawlessly, athletically.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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