Example Sentences
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The theme of season 2 is “Strong vs. Smart,” pitting 100 athletically inclined contestants against 100 contestants who run on brainpower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
This wasn’t an athletically motivated transfer, something the rules are designed to prevent.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025
South Africa's fielding was superb – Lungi Ngidi athletically catching Jamie Overton while running back from mid-on – but a frazzled England were inept in their decision-making.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025
"I think he is going to help me just really explore how far I can go, like athletically," Raducanu said.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024
On the far right was the scout who recruited for an athletically high-powered parochial school.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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