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Both had dreamed of representing the U.S. in the Olympics — a dream realized symbolically by their jerseys in the U.S. locker room.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

She had dreamed of representing the U.S. in softball, which she played on a scholarship at George Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

He had dreamed of becoming a coach and had studied for a masters in physical culture and sports, Angels of Sport said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Beside it sat her guitar -- she had dreamed of becoming a musician.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

She had dreamed her own death a half-dozen different ways, as though her mind were making up a list of choices.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor