half-marathon
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A Chinese robot beat the human half-marathon record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Does creating the world’s fastest bipedal humanoid in a half-marathon stretch China’s lead in the overall robotics race?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
She and other family and friends also plan on running the Cambridge half-marathon to raise more money for the mountain rescue team.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
France's Jimmy Gressier, the reigning world 10,000m champion, and European champion Thierry Ndikumwenayo of Spain look to contend, as does Adriaan Wildschutt, the South African half-marathon record holder who makes his world cross country debut.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Jonah’s mom works for a preservation society that protects Pennsylvania swamplands, and they hold a half-marathon along the marshes every August.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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