swimmers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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There are hunters and prey, parasites and hosts, swimmers and sitters, and there are those with varied diets while others photosynthesize.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Members of the nearby South End Rowing Club, home of many Bay swimmers, are fascinated with Chonkers and many have popped over to Pier 39 to check him out, said Vanessa Marlin, the club’s president.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
"What we're seeing with Arsenal is something I often see when I work with swimmers and runners," Johnson said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Although the phrase “sharky summer” might send shivers down the spines of some swimmers, Lowe does not believe this is cause for major alarm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Smooth air flowing around the wing means the plane can slip through the sky with minimum friction, the way the most efficient swimmers cut through the water.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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