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
"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
“Although attractive physically and athletically built, Aaron found himself insecure and unable to initiate relationships,” Orr wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 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
Rather than our hanging out after school and running the chance of getting into trouble, sports provided a space for us to grow athletically, develop our self-confidence, and learn to work well with others.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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