Example Sentences

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Harris is just thankful he was able to overcome the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021 to regain his love for long jumping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2022

That’s the essence of long jumping, according to Tara Davis.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Does he still believe that, if it hadn’t been for long jumping, he might be dead?

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2016

Jerry Dipoto was not out of work for long, jumping at the chance to take over as general manager of another A.L.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2015

One could tell by the long jumping and the deep, ploughing hoof-prints.

From Dwellers in the Hills by Post, Melville Davisson