long jump
noun
a jump for distance from a running start.
long jumping
-
a word derived from
long jump.
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
The brakemen on the bobsled tour often come up with various off-track competitions and one day, the challenge was long jumping.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
McGrath might have learnt a lot about strength and conditioning but he knew little about long jumping.
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
He was taking long, jumping steps on his crutches as they went up the path.
From Over the Pass by Frederick Palmer
