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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
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
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
“Although attractive physically and athletically built, Aaron found himself insecure and unable to initiate relationships,” Orr wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025
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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